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How we underestimate the costs of climate change, and why it matters now
July 23, 2020What our economists want you to know about the costs of climate change.More on:
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New report highlights barriers and opportunities for electronic technologies in U.S. fisheries
July 23, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureA new report issued today from Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program finds that resource managers, scientists, fishermen and seafood consumers stand to gain significant benefits from fisheries data collected through the increased use of technologies like electronic monitoring and electronic reporting, or EM/ER. -
Press release
With Initial Data Showing Permian Flaring on the Rise Again, New Survey Finds 1 in 10 Flares Malfunctioning or Unlit, Venting Unburned Methane into the Air
July 22, 2020Persistent emissions problem requires urgent action by industry, regulatorsMore on:
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EPA’s Proposed Aircraft CO2 Standard Wholly Insufficient to Tackle Climate Change
July 22, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselToday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its first ever proposal for a greenhouse gas emissions standard covering carbon dioxide from aircraft and aircraft engines. EPA is legally obligated to issue aviation pollution standards and has been working on this proposal since 2016. The proposal will be subject to public comment and Environmental Defense Fund will be providing written objections showing that the proposal, as drafted, contravenes EPA’s responsibilities under our nation’s clean air laws to protect public health and the environment from dangerous air pollution. -
EDF, Allies Ask Court to Reject Trump EPA’s Finding that Coal Plant Mercury Standards Don’t Need to Be Stronger
July 21, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyEDF, Allies Ask Court to Reject Trump EPA’s Finding that Coal Plant Mercury Standards Don’t Need to Be Stronger -
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For Indigenous people of the Amazon, the tragedy of COVID-19 is an all too familiar story
July 21, 2020COVID-19 and deforestation of Indigenous territories are threatening one of the greatest advances for climate and human rights of the last century. -
More than 30 Companies Walk the Talk on Climate Leadership, Calling on Congress to Support Clean Energy in COVID Relief and Recovery
July 21, 2020 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorToday, 32 major energy buyers called on Congress to combat climate change while providing COVID-19 relief and putting Americans back to work -
Letter
Companies letter to Congress on renewables
July 21, 2020Companies letter to Congress on renewablesMore on:
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Press release
New Mexico Agencies Take Big Step Toward Urgently Needed Methane Regulation
July 20, 2020 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionStatement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, EnergyMore on:
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Court Upholds California’s Coordination with Quebec to Cut Climate Pollution
July 17, 2020 | Erica Morehouse, Senior Director, Just & Equitable Mission EngagementCourt Upholds California’s Coordination with Quebec to Cut Climate Pollution -
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The coronavirus crisis was already bad. Extreme heat waves are making it worse.
July 17, 2020 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesClimate pollution is making heat waves longer, hotter and more frequent. -
EDF, Allies Defend EPA’s Legal Authority to Regulate Climate Pollution
July 16, 2020 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyEDF, Allies Defend EPA’s Legal Authority to Regulate Climate Pollution -
Court Vacates Trump BLM’s Rollback of Methane Waste Prevention Rule
July 15, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyThe Northern District of California ruled that the Trump administration’s reversal of the Methane Waste Prevention Rule was “wholly inadequate." -
Trump Administration Attacks NEPA, “Cornerstone” of American Environmental Protections
July 15, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump Administration Attacks NEPA, “Cornerstone” of American Environmental Protections -
Congress Acts to Increase Resilience of our Nation’s Water Infrastructure
July 15, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsPress release in response to WRDA re authorization by House -
Newsletter
China carbon pricing newsletter
July 15, 2020News and analysis from EDF about the construction of China’s national emissions trading system.More on:
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Pandemic exposes need for cities to improve air pollution data collection to protect public health
July 15, 2020 | Harold Rickenbacker, Former Manager, EDF+Business, Clean Air & InnovationHarold Rickenbacker, Ph.D., Manager, EDF+Business. This is the fourth in a series of Global Clean Air blogs on COVID-19 and air pollution. EDF scientists and program experts share data about pollution levels during quarantine from a local and global perspective, and provide recommendations for governments and companies to Rebuild Better. We’ve long known that air …More on:
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Newsletter
Solutions Summer 2020: Enough!
July 15, 2020As the Trump administration undermines science and public health, EDF — and the world’s scientists — are fighting back. -
House Appropriations Moves Much Needed Support for Clean Energy Industry
July 14, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsYesterday the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance its FY2021 Energy and Water appropriations proposal. -
Press release
D.C. Circuit Orders EPA to Help New York Protect People from Deadly Cross-State Air Pollution
July 14, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyStatement from EDF attorney Liana JamesMore on:
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New Multi-State Agreement on Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses is Major Step for Clean Air
July 14, 2020 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeEDF statement from Jason Mathers, Director, Vehicles & Freight Strategy -
Trump EPA Proposal to Keep Weak Smog Standard in Place Will Put Americans’ Health at Risk
July 13, 2020Trump EPA Proposal to Keep Weak Smog Standard in Place Will Put Americans’ Health at Risk -
Fact sheet
Coastal Resilience Program
July 13, 2020A fact sheet of EDF's Coastal Resilience program and goals.More on:
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Why companies need to invest in clean delivery amid pandemic online shopping
July 10, 2020 | Aileen Nowlan, U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air InitiativeThis is the third in a series of Global Clean Air blogs on COVID-19 and air pollution. EDF scientists and program experts will share data about pollution levels during quarantine from a local and global perspective, and provide recommendations for governments and companies to Rebuild Better. COVID-19 means a lot more online shopping, which means …More on:
