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Nuclear Bailout Bill Dramatically Misses Mark, Ignores Need for Pennsylvania to Cut Carbon Pollution
March 11, 2019 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsPennsylvania's nuclear bill does not do enough to support affordable, clean energy. -
Trump Administration Chooses Once Again to Attack America’s Health and Environment
March 11, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
Letter
Open Letter to California's Water Agencies on the Colorado River
March 11, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsAn open letter from EDF, Audubon California to California's water agencies on moving forward on the Colorado River Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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Press release
EDF, Audubon Urge California Water Agencies to Finalize Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
March 11, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement of Maurice Hall, EDF Associate VP, Ecosystems - Water, urging California Water Agencies to finalize Colorado River Drought Contingency PlanMore on:
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Press release
Groups Ask Court for Permission to Help Defend Colorado Clean Car Standards
March 11, 2019 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEnvironmental Defense Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club hope to go to court to support the state of Colorado in its decision to adopt protective state clean car standards.More on:
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Article
This female scientist ignored the doubters. Good for us.
March 7, 2019Ilissa Ocko shrugged off criticism to study science. Now she skillfully explains in plain English how climate change affects us all.More on:
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ICAO Moves Forward on CORSIA, But Must Step up Its Game on Transparency to Meet Aviation’s Climate Commitment
March 7, 2019 | Baroness Bryony Worthington, Executive Director, EuropeCriteria for evaluating emission reductions to offset growth in aviation pollution could be worthless without full transparency and detailed rules. -
EDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback
March 7, 2019 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramEDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback -
EDF Launches Smart Boat Initiative to Help Recover Global Fisheries
March 6, 2019 | Kathleen (Katie) McGinty, Senior Vice President, OceansToday at the World Ocean Summit being held in Abu Dhabi, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced the launch of its Smart Boat Initiative. -
EDF Strongly Supports Schumer Call for Select Climate Committee
March 6, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
UN Aviation Agency’s Decision Could Undercut EU Climate Progress
March 5, 2019 | Baroness Bryony Worthington, Executive Director, EuropeA backroom deal on aviation carbon trading rules could allow worthless credits, double counting, and secrecy, warns Environmental Defense Fund Europe -
Rejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”
March 5, 2019 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthRejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”More on:
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Report
Smart Boats and Networked Fisheries
March 5, 2019New technologies cannot themselves fix the fisheries crisis that we face. But as EDF lays out in this report, they do open an unprecedented window of opportunity to dramatically broaden access to the fishery management approaches that have been proven to work.More on:
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Overview
This is the high-tech future of fishing
March 4, 2019Equipping boats with digital tools could help stem fishing industry losses while targeting the biggest threat to our oceans — overfishing.More on:
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Press release
Water for Arizona Coalition Notes Progress on Interstate Drought Contingency Plan
March 4, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsKevin Moran, Senior Director for the Colorado River Program at EDF and Chair of the Water for Arizona Coalition, on the Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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EDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step
March 1, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step -
Bold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy
February 28, 2019 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsBold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy -
Kasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future
February 28, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentKasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future -
Senate Approves Former Coal Lobbyist to Run EPA, Endangering Health of American Families
February 28, 201952 senators voted to install a former coal lobbyist to run the Environmental Protection Agency. The senators who supported Andrew Wheeler’s nomination to lead the EPA are now responsible for his policies, which seek to undermine safeguards for clean air, clean water, and our children’s health. The real world result will be more asthma attacks, more health problems, and more pollution. -
Oil and Gas Bill Seeks to Improve Oversight, Reduce Impacts
February 28, 2019 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionLegislative leadership and Gov. Polis announced major legislation that would address several contentious oil and gas issues Coloradans have wrestled with for years. -
Podcast
Can New York reinvent urban transit?
February 28, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceLearn how New York City could modernize transit for faster commutes & reduced greenhouse gases. EDF Engage is hosted by Miriam Horn. This episode was recorded on February 28, 2019.More on:
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Press release
Unprecedented Repeat Opening of Bonnet Carré Spillway Underscores Need to Manage Mississippi River Differently
February 27, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsStatement from Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition on the opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway and a response to the wettest winter in 124 years.More on:
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EDF Unveils Crowdsourced Platform to Accelerate Corporate Sustainability
February 27, 2019 | Elizabeth Sturcken, Managing DirectorA new crowdsourced web platform helps sustainability professionals meet demands to reduce corporate climate and chemical footprints and showcase results. -
Environmental Defense Fund Calls on EU Leaders to Create Real Aviation Credits that Advance Climate Progress
February 27, 2019 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselThis month, members of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s powerful Council will decide the fate of the effort to cut airplanes’ carbon pollution. Environmental Defense Fund is urging EU governments to lead the way and ensure ICAO adopts strong and transparent criteria as part of CORSIA - the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. -
Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing
February 26, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceGov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing