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Blog post
A year of data and one clear message: Permian flaring remains a major problem
February 17, 2021 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasBy Colin Leyden and Ben Hmiel Even amidst a global pandemic and market volatility that reduced oil and gas activity, at least one thing didn’t change in the Permian last year: operators can’t seem to keep their flares lit. Throughout 2020, EDF conducted aerial surveys of portions of the Permian Basin to determine the performance …More on:
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Press release
National Academies Harshly Criticizes Chemical Review Approach Used By Trump EPA
February 16, 2021 | Jennifer McPartland, Former Senior Scientist, Health ProgramEPA indicates it will overhaul its systematic review method used in chemical risk evaluationsMore on:
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Press release
EDF report introduces innovative financing model to accelerate adoption of zero-emissions vehicles
February 16, 2021 | Aileen Nowlan, U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air InitiativeEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) published a report on how companies can transition their shipping from fossil-fuel powered delivery trucks to zero-emissions vehicles.More on:
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Press release
Report Details Impact of Conservation Tillage and Cover Crops on Farm Bottom Line
February 16, 2021 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureEDF and partners show how financial insights can help farmers know what to expect from adopting conservation practices. -
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VW Settlement to Fund Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses in New Jersey
February 16, 2021 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyStatement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Podcast
How to land a sustainability J O B
February 15, 2021As the Founder of Sustainable Career Pathways, Trish Kenlon is all about helping people find the employment opportunity of their dreams. In this episode of EDF's Degrees podcast, she answers all your questions about getting that green job.More on:
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Press release
EPA’s Motion Reinforces the Urgent Need to Limit Pollution from Power Plants
February 12, 2021 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryStatement of EDF Senior Attorney Ben LevitanMore on:
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Press release
New Poll: Public Supportive of Electric Vehicle Moves from both Automakers & Government
February 11, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEnvironmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for electric vehicles as well as the policies that will help spur investments in this arena.More on:
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Press release
New Report Specifies an Approach for Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure Rules
February 11, 2021 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerNew Report Specifies an Approach for Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure Rules -
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Through Turbulent Year, EDF Data Show Permian Oil and Gas Operators Consistently Failed to Keep Flares Lit
February 10, 2021 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasAerial survey findings underscore flaring’s role in the region’s outsized methane problem.More on:
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Report
Mandating disclosure of climate-related financial risk
February 10, 2021 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerThis report argues that the SEC should strengthen mandatory climate risk disclosure rules. -
Newsletter
New carbon trading rules take effect as China prepares for 14th Five-Year Plan
February 9, 2021EDF Carbon Pricing China Newsletter, February 2021More on:
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The Breathe London Blueprint is here to guide your city’s monitoring project and inspire clean air action.
February 9, 2021The Blueprint is a guide that provides essential lessons for cities interested in using hyperlocal monitoring to turn data into clean air action. -
The Breathe London Blueprint is here to guide your city’s monitoring project and inspire clean air action.
February 9, 2021 | Elizabeth Fonseca, Former Senior Manager, Air QualityThe Blueprint is a guide that provides essential lessons for cities interested in using hyperlocal monitoring to turn data into clean air action. -
Let’s ditch diesel buses and embrace a green future
February 9, 2021 | Oliver Lord, Former Head of Policy and CampaignsDitching diesel vehicles and speeding up the rollout of zero-emission fleets will prevent more lives from being lost or needlessly harmed. Post on Centre for Cities blog. -
Press release
Rep. Underwood Introduces Bill to Mitigate Climate Impacts on Mothers and Babies
February 9, 2021Extreme heat, stronger storms and other increasingly present climate impacts hurt public health and put pregnant individuals and infants at high levels of risk.More on:
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Fact sheet
Building Florida’s coastal resilience
February 8, 2021Florida can establish a meaningful and unified resilience effort that creates a safer, more prosperous and equitable future for all communities.More on:
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Podcast
Why employees are key for a hopeful future
February 8, 2021Bill Weihl talks with EDF's Degrees podcast about his new initiative designed to empower employees of any company to be agents of change… particularly around influencing public policy.More on:
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Press release
Climate Resilience and Equity Highlighted in COFI Declaration
February 8, 2021 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureVision for 21st century includes recognition of need to address climate impactsMore on:
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Press release
George Shultz – Exemplar of Integrity, Bipartisan Public Service, Evidence-Based Environmentalism
February 7, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Press release
MEDIA ADVISORY: Webinar Series to Tackle Climate-resilient Fisheries in Indonesia
February 5, 2021 | Rod Fujita, Associate Vice President, Research & Development, Lead Senior Scientist IIFisheries Research Center, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, IPB University, and EDF explore how Indonesia can address climate impact on fisheries.More on:
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Webinar
Science Day Series: Decarbonizing Electric Grids
February 4, 2021EDF webinars on how we “decarbonize” the electricity sector as rapidly as possible while maintaining a reliable and affordable electric supply.More on:
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Blog post
Celebrating Black History Month — and reflecting on EDF’s past and future
February 4, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF celebrates Black History Month with a renewed commitment to help build a world where racial and environmental equity are basic human rights. For this, we must acknowledge and learn from the past. -
Press release
New report reaffirms urgent need for companies to tackle heavy metals in baby food
February 4, 2021 | Boma Brown-West, Former Director of Consumer Health, EDF+BusinessEDF's Boma Brown-West says companies need to take immediate and aggressive action to eliminate toxic heavy metals in baby food.More on:
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Case study
Coal communities in transition: Athens, OH [PDF]
February 3, 2021This case study from Resources for the Future examines whether, and to what extent, federal economic development assistance has supported the region in and around Athens County, Ohio.More on: