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The food industry likely won't change because you’re buying organics. Here’s why.
January 9, 2019Conventional farms need to be part of a resilient, sustainable food system, too.More on:
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EDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA
January 9, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA -
Peoples Gas, EDF Unveil New Commitment to Help Protect the Climate by Cutting Methane Emissions From Pittsburgh Utility System in Half
January 8, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPeoples Gas commits to curb methane emissions 50 percent from its distribution systems in Pittsburgh. -
Trump EPA’s Final Methylene Chloride Ban Fails to Protect Workers
January 8, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsThe EPA sent the White House Office of Management and Budget a draft final rule to scale back a ban on paint strippers containing methylene chloride. -
Prolonged Government Shutdown Puts Public Health and the Environment at Risk
January 8, 2019EDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning -
Gov. Wolf Takes Another Strong Step, Committing to Limiting Climate Pollution in Pennsylvania
January 8, 2019Gov. Wolf Takes Another Strong Step, Committing to Limiting Climate Pollution in Pennsylvania -
Governor Gavin Newsom Must Hit the Ground Running on Climate Goals
January 7, 2019Newsom’s leadership will be tested on key issues, none as urgent as safeguarding California from the increasingly dangerous impacts of climate change. -
EDF’s Elizabeth B. Stein Named Among Crain’s New York Business’ ‘Notable Women in Law’
January 3, 2019EDF’s Elizabeth B. Stein Named Among Crain’s New York Business’ ‘Notable Women in Law’ -
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Changing Course: Navigating the future of the Lower Mississippi River Delta
January 1, 2019Competition challenged the world’s top experts to create innovative plans for rebuilding the Delta’s wetlands.More on:
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Trump Administration Unveils “Immoral and Unnecessary” Attack on Mercury Standards
December 28, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump Administration Unveils “Immoral and Unnecessary” Attack on Mercury Standards -
EDF Praises Selection of Rep. Kathy Castor as Chair of Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
December 28, 2018EDF Praises Selection of Rep. Kathy Castor as Chair of Select Committee on the Climate Crisis -
Wyoming Moves to Slash Oil and Gas Emissions
December 27, 2018 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionWyoming's Department of Environmental Quality finalizes rules to curb oil and gas emissions. -
D.C. Circuit Keeps Clean Power Plan Litigation on Hold for Sixty More Days
December 21, 2018D.C. Circuit Keeps Clean Power Plan Litigation on Hold for Sixty More Days -
$867-Billion Farm Bill Delivers Sweeping Bipartisan Support for Clean Air and Water
December 20, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe bipartisan farm bill rewards farmers for fighting climate change, preparing for extreme weather and protecting water quality. -
Government Shutdown Would Endanger the Public and the Environment
December 20, 2018Statement of Elizabeth Gore, Sr. Vice President, Political Affairs -
Trump Administration Releases Deeply Disappointing ‘Action Plan’ on Lead
December 19, 2018Today, the Trump Administration released its long-delayed Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts. As we had anticipated, given this administration’s record of touting its efforts on lead without taking concrete action, the plan is deeply disappointing. -
EDF Sues Department of Transportation for Failure to Release Public Records
December 19, 2018EDF Sues Department of Transportation for Failure to Release Public Records -
Congress Passes “Modern Fish Act” With Broad Support
December 19, 2018(WASHINGTON – December 19, 2018) Recreational fishing legislation known as the “Modern Fish Act,” was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today after advancing through the Senate on Monday. The legislation now heads to the President for signature. -
Nine States, D.C. Announce Groundbreaking Plan to Limit Climate Pollution from Transportation Sector
December 18, 2018 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionNine States, D.C. Announce Groundbreaking Plan to Limit Climate Pollution from Transportation Sector -
Statement on the Death of Former Duke Energy Chairman and CEO Jim Rogers
December 18, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement on the Death of Former Duke Energy Chairman and CEO Jim Rogers -
EDF statement on the Resignation of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
December 17, 2018EDF statement on the Resignation of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke -
U.S. Senate Advances “Modern Fish Act”
December 17, 2018(WASHINGTON – December 17, 2018) Recreational fishing legislation known as the “Modern Fish Act,” advanced through the Senate today by unanimous consent. Advocates from the recreational, commercial, charter/for-hire, and restaurant sectors, as well as many environmental groups, spent more than a year hammering out important compromise language that maintains key components of the current fisheries law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA). -
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Governor Murphy Leading on Clean Air and Climate Change Solutions in New Jersey
December 17, 2018Statement from Mary Barber, Director of New Jersey Clean Energy for EDFMore on:
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UN climate negotiators secure important elements of the Paris rulebook but leave key markets text out
December 15, 2018Parties to at COP24 have agreed on most of the elements of the rulebook that will guide implementation of the Paris Agreement, including the critical guidelines for regular and consistent reporting needed to ensure transparency in how much countries are emitting and their progress toward fulfilling their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). However, negotiators failed to reach closure on the part of the text addressing international cooperation on carbon markets. Instead, they agreed to continue work in 2019 on guidance under Article 6, which covers “cooperative approaches” including the transfer of emissions reductions, or “mitigation outcomes,” among countries—the building blocks of a future international carbon market. -
Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman Provides Jan. 31 Deadline for Drought Contingency Plans
December 13, 2018 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsKevin Moran's statement in response to Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman's speech at the Colorado River Water Users Association Conference.