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EDF Statement: Report Finds Comprehensive Methane Rules Are Cost-Effective for New Mexico
September 24, 2019 | Hillary Hull, Director, Research & AnalyticsEDF released the findings of a report on the cost effectiveness of measures to curb oil and gas methane emissions in New Mexico.More on:
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EPA Denies New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
September 24, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Trump administration has refused to help the state of New York reduce smog-forming pollution that endangers the health of millions of people.More on:
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High Level Panel Report Shows Hope for a Climate-Impacted Ocean
September 24, 2019Statement by Doug Rader, chief scientist at EDF Oceans Program, on the release of the High Level Panel for A Sustainable Ocean Economy report. -
Cutting climate pollution isn't enough — we also need carbon removal
September 23, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe push for clean energy must be supplemented by a suite of technologies known as carbon dioxide removal.More on:
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California Endorses Plan to Save Tropical Forests
September 20, 2019 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionCalifornia is committed to wielding its global influence to help prevent the destruction of tropical forests, one of the contributors to climate change.More on:
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EDF President Fred Krupp: Climate strikers understand we cannot wait to act
September 20, 2019"The young people who led the biggest global climate change demonstration in history today understand that we cannot wait to act." -
23 States Take Legal Action against Trump Administration to Protect Millions from Vehicle Pollution
September 20, 2019 | Vickie Patton, General Counsel23 States Take Legal Action against Trump Administration to Protect Millions from Vehicle Pollution -
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Climate change won’t wait: How we get to a 100% Clean economy
September 19, 2019Driving the United States toward a 100% clean economy could help protect ourselves from the worst effects of the climate crisis. This is how we get there.More on:
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Jeff Bezos’ "Climate Pledge" is, at last, a milestone step forward
September 19, 2019Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos today revealed The Climate Pledge, an initiative to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years ahead of schedule. The announcement comes one day ahead of Amazon employees’ planned participation in global climate strikes. -
5 things to know for the UN Climate Action Summit and Climate Week 2019
September 18, 2019As the world’s attention turns to the climate, it’s clear that this year feels different. The passion has been turned up to 11. -
EDF Responds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Expected Veto of California Environmental Legislation
September 17, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsStatement by David Festa in response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's expected veto of Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Toni Atkins and its relationship to the Bay-Delta voluntary agreement negotiations. -
Duke Energy joins the ranks of power companies committed to net-zero carbon
September 17, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF statement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund -
Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership
September 17, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership -
Legal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE Rule
September 17, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyLegal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE Rule -
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Why our changing climate needs a 100% clean economy
September 13, 2019We can protect ourselves from the worst effects of the climate crisis by taking bold action: driving the United States toward a 100% clean economy. -
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
September 13, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryU.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution Rule -
Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously moves critical Energy & Water Appropriations Bill forward
September 13, 2019The bipartisan funding bill includes major investments that will spur clean energy innovation and job creation by bolstering research and development at many scientific agencies across the federal government. -
Senate bill will strengthen pipeline safety and reduce methane leaks
September 12, 2019U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) today introduced a pipeline safety bill aimed to curb methane leaks. -
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Leading Indian Researchers and Policy Advisors Receive Training to Estimate Climate Impacts of Land Management Practices
September 11, 2019International agronomists and soil scientists participated in training to learn the climate change mitigation potential of land management practices.More on:
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Viewer, beware: TV news is missing the boat on hurricane coverage
September 10, 2019Climate change is a hot topic for voters, but major news networks too often fail to talk about climate when they cover extreme weather.More on:
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EDF, NRDC Appeal Court Decision Related to Trump’s Proposed Clean Car Standards Rollback
September 10, 2019 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramEDF, NRDC Appeal Court Decision Related to Trump’s Proposed Clean Car Standards Rollback -
Report: Innovative State-Led Financing Advances Agricultural Conservation
September 10, 2019 | Mark Rupp, Former Director, State-Federal Policy and Affairs, EcosystemsStates that embrace innovative new ways to finance on-farm conservation can deliver benefits to farmers, state residents, taxpayers and the environment. -
EPA Inspector General Faults Agency for Ineffective Action on Lead-Based Paint Rule
September 9, 2019 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsToday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General released a report faulting the agency for "not hav[ing] an effective strategy to implement and enforce the lead-based paint rule." -
EDF, Allies Demand EPA Allow Legally Required Public Comment on Key Aspects of Clean Power Plan Rollback
September 9, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyEDF, Allies Demand EPA Allow Legally Required Public Comment on Key Aspects of Clean Power Plan Rollback -
Trump’s war on science is hobbling the U.S. in the global innovation race
September 6, 2019If the U.S. drops out of the innovation race, we’ll be turning our backs on our most critical challenge: climate change.