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Benzene Pollution from Deer Park Fire a "Real Risk to Human Health"
March 21, 2019Harris County officials ordered a shelter in place for Deer Park after detecting elevated levels of benzene near a petrochemical storage facility. -
Press release
Collaborating for a More Resilient Energy Future in Puerto Rico
March 21, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today unveiled a vision to collaborate with communities, technical experts, businesses and investors to build low-carbon microgrids in Puerto Rico, and bring reliable, clean and affordable electricity to rural areas of the island.More on:
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Op-ed
Reimagining Puerto Rico’s energy future
March 21, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe business, investor and nonprofit sectors can support local communities’ resolve by sharing their experience in other parts of the world to reimagine Puerto Rico’s energy future.More on:
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Article
Navajo Nation natural gas waste report
March 20, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionAn updated report sheds light on the natural gas wasted on Navajo Nation lands, and offers recommendations for this problem and its negative effects.More on:
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Climate Policy Advocacy Is a Major Blind Spot in Corporate Sustainability Rankings
March 20, 2019Sustainability rankings that exclude climate policy advocacy give stakeholders an incomplete picture of companies’ sustainability ambitions and performance. -
EPA's Naming of Formaldehyde as a Candidate for High Priority Under TSCA Raises Serious Concerns
March 20, 2019This map shows grades for each US state and the DoC based on lead pipe disclosure and documents related to disclosures in real estate transactions. -
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Faces Delays
March 20, 2019Statement by the Restore the Mississippi River Delta on delays in the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. -
Agreement on Multistate Drought Contingency Plan Signals Major Progress Toward Protecting Western Communities and the Colorado River
March 19, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement from Kevin Moran on agreement of Colorado River multistate drought contingency plan. -
EDF Urges EPA to Withdraw Harmful Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants
March 19, 2019EDF Urges EPA to Withdraw Harmful Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants -
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Tyson Foods and cloud-based tech: The next frontier for reaching sustainability goals
March 18, 2019Tyson's action to reduce its environmental footprint helps raise the bar for innovation in the food and beverage sector, and beyond.More on:
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Article
Research to Move Toward Evidence-Based Recommendations for Lead Service Line Disclosure Policies in Home Buying and Home Renting Scenarios
March 18, 2019This paper summarizes home buying/renting studies used to evaluate disclosure styles, perceived risk of the LSL in a home, and their willingness to act.More on:
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EDF Testifies for Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
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Long-Delayed Methylene Chloride Ban Finalized but Still Leaves Workers at Risk
March 15, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsToday, the EPA announced that it finalized a rule that bans methylene chloride in paint strippers for consumer uses but still allows them in workplaces. -
Press release
First Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico in Over a Decade Headed to Governor Luján Grisham
March 15, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionLegislation restores critical authority to oil and gas regulator, improves produced water oversightMore on:
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Blog post
Accelerating clean energy innovation is key to solving the climate crisis
March 14, 2019Clean energy innovation agenda can attract bipartisan support in Congress, even as the debate over broader climate policy remains gridlocked.More on:
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Senate Vote Crucial Step Toward Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico
March 14, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionLegislation in New Mexico would restore enforcement authority to the state's oil and gas regulator. -
New Report Identifies Proactive Strategies to Manage California's Renewable Energy Transition
March 14, 2019Transition to zero-carbon buildings is a critical step in California’s efforts to fight climate change, but the state must develop a cost-effective plan. -
Letter
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Letter of Support to Congress
March 14, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsEDF and our partners urge Congress to support legislation for the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan after it was endorsed by seven states.More on:
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Fact sheet
Meeting the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants: Greater Benefits, Lower Costs
March 13, 2019The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards reduce mercury, soot, lead, and other toxic pollution from our nation’s coal-fired power plants.More on:
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BP and Environmental Defense Fund Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions
March 13, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentBP and EDF collaborate to develop technologies and management practices to accelerate reduction of methane emission across the global oil and gas industry -
EDF Statement: House Hearing on Failure by the Trump EPA to Protect Workers from Toxic Chemicals
March 12, 2019The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change holds a hearing on the EPA’s Failure to Protect Workers. -
New Research Doubles Service Life Estimate of Marine Workboat Engines, Reveals Big Opportunities for Diesel Emissions Reductions
March 11, 2019New Research Doubles Service Life Estimate of Marine Workboat Engines, Reveals Big Opportunities for Diesel Emissions Reductions -
Nuclear Bailout Bill Dramatically Misses Mark, Ignores Need for Pennsylvania to Cut Carbon Pollution
March 11, 2019Pennsylvania'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: