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Here's why putting more tax dollars behind coal is such a wasteful proposition
August 17, 2017Imagine what $4.5 billion annually could do for Appalachia if we spent it to really help this economically struggling region. -
Environmental Defense Fund Welcomes Director, Southeast Clean Energy
August 17, 2017Former EPA, Dionne Delli-Gatti, to lead EDF’s clean energy efforts in the Southeast -
Second Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing Petition Challenging Connecticut Clean Energy
August 17, 2017 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerSecond Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing of Connecticut Clean Energy Policy Decision -
Trump Administration Rolling Back Freight Truck Standards that Save Money, Reduce Pollution
August 17, 2017EPA and NHTSA plan to weaken critical health and environmental standards for freight trailers -
Ohio Regulators Rubberstamp FirstEnergy Bailout, Opponents will Challenge
August 16, 2017 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsOhio Regulators Rubberstamp FirstEnergy Bailout, Opponents will Challenge -
Irresponsible Executive Order on Infrastructure Ignores Climate Change, Will Waste Taxpayer Money
August 15, 2017 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsIrresponsible Executive Order on Infrastructure Ignores Climate Change, Will Waste Taxpayer Money -
Legal resources
TSCA case resources
August 14, 2017On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which substantially amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).More on:
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EDF Files Lawsuits to Defend Reforms to Chemical Safety Law
August 14, 2017On Friday, EDF filed two lawsuits to defend the nation’s recently updated federal chemical safety law and ensure it protects public health. -
Environmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville
August 14, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville -
New Atlantic swordfish pilot will collect crucial data and test new technologies
August 12, 2017EDF statement on National Marine Fisheries Service announcement that it will issue an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to collect data and test new technologies in swordfish fishery -
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5 ways climate change can make air travel worse
August 11, 2017Climate change is contributing to hotter heat waves and more damaging storms. When it comes to air travel, these events can lead to delays, cancellations and bumpier skies.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Obtains Information on Over 1,900 Climate-Related Items Removed from or Modified on EPA Website
August 11, 2017 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released information on more than 1,900 climate-related web pages and files that were removed from or modified on its website. -
Pruitt's inquiry gives climate science the reality TV treatment
August 10, 2017This is an attempt to confuse the public and sow doubt about an already-settled issue. -
D.C. Circuit Extends Pause in Litigation on Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
August 10, 2017 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyDC Circuit extends abeyance for litigation over carbon pollution standards for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired power plants -
D.C. Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing of Decision Overturning EPA’s Suspension of Oil and Gas Pollution Limits
August 10, 2017 | Vickie Patton, General CounselDC Circuit refuses en banc rehearing for stay of oil and gas methane standards -
Trump Administration Throws America’s Clean Cars Standards into Reverse
August 10, 2017 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeEPA is Reopening the Agency’s Final Determination that U.S. Clean Car Standards Are Sound -
Over 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations
August 9, 2017 | Felice Stadler, Former Vice President, Political AffairsOver 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations -
Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power
August 8, 2017 | John Hall, Former Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsOncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power -
D.C. Circuit Court Pauses Clean Power Plan Litigation for Sixty More Days
August 8, 2017 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyD.C. Circuit delays Clean Power Plant litigation for another 60 days -
EDF Recognizes Communities Making Progress on Replacing Lead Water Pipes
August 7, 2017 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEnvironmental Defense Fund today released a webpage recognizing communities across the country that are taking action to reduce lead in drinking water by replacing lead pipes. -
Agency, states should not put politics over science on sage-grouse
August 7, 2017 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsStatement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands, Environmental Defense Fund -
EDF, Partners Notify EPA of Impending Lawsuit over Its Failure to Protect Millions from Cross-State Air Pollution
August 4, 2017 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & Regulatorywe file notice of intent to sue in support of Maryland, in case over Scott Pruitt's failure to respond to Maryland's good neighbor petition -
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Community and utility efforts to replace lead service lines
August 4, 2017We have identified communities that have set a goal of fully replacing all lead service lines in their jurisdictions. Here's a look at those communities.More on:
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Who's who at the EPA? Latest staff picks continue alarming trend.
August 3, 2017People with deep connections to polluters are being handpicked to run the agency charged with protecting American health. -
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"Good Neighbors" can help millions breathe easy
August 2, 2017MD, DE and CT have petitioned EPA under the Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” safeguards to reduce smog-forming pollution discharged by out-of-state coal plant smokestacks.More on: