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President Trump’s reckless decision to leave the Paris Agreement "will live in infamy,” harm our health, economy and climate
June 1, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentLeaving the Paris Agreement will slow clean energy job growth while adding more pollution to our air, harming our health and fueling more chaotic extreme weather events. -
Analysis
A tale of two freeways
May 31, 2017Air pollution along freeways is generally higher than in surrounding areas. Here's a look at the I-880 and I-580 freeways in Oakland, California.More on:
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Analysis
Air pollution and health in East Oakland
May 31, 2017EDF deployed Google Street View cars equipped with Aclima’s sensing platform to collect data in a 6 square mile area in Oakland for a year.More on:
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Analysis
How pollution impacts health in West Oakland
May 31, 2017West Oakland and Downtown Oakland are exposed to some of the highest levels of air pollution in the Bay Area. Here's the impact on those communities.More on:
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Project
Our groundbreaking work with local communities on air pollution
May 31, 2017Learn more about policies that can be an enormous help in finding air pollution solutions to reduce emissions from cars, trucks and other engines.More on:
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Methodology
Methodology: How we collected data
May 31, 2017EDF, Google Earth Outreach, the University of Texas at Austin and Aclima teamed up to generate air pollution maps. Here's how we got our data.More on:
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EDF Will Challenge EPA Suspension of Key Health Protections Limiting Oil and Gas Pollution
May 31, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesStatement by Peter Zalzal on EPA's decision to stay New Source Performance Standards for methane emissions from oil and gas operations. -
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Teaming up to advance pollution measurement
May 31, 2017What started as a collaboration between EDF and Google Earth Outreach to examine methane leaks, now extends to study pollutants affecting air quality.More on:
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Press release
Atlantic City Electric Company’s Power Ahead Program Moves Forward
May 31, 2017 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, New Jersey Clean EnergyMore on:
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California is One Step Closer to a 100 Percent Clean Energy Future
May 31, 2017 | Jayant Kairam, Director, California Clean EnergyEDF statement from Jayant Kairam, Director, California Clean Energy -
6 ways NOAA budget cuts will hurt weather reporting – and Americans
May 30, 2017Trump’s proposal ignores how science protects American lives and property. -
Over Sixty Groups Urge Pruitt Not to Suspend Methane Pollution Rule
May 26, 2017EDF joins more than 60 groups in sending Scott Pruitt a letter not to suspend EPA methane pollution rule -
Pruitt's first 100 days at the EPA: His most alarming actions so far
May 25, 2017In contrast to the often-dysfunctional White House, the EPA administrator has been laser focused. -
Canada Draft Regs to Curb Oil & Gas Emissions, Aligns with U.S. Policies and Deepens Global Methane Commitments with 20 Nations
May 25, 2017 | Diane Regas, Executive DirectorStatement by Diane Regas on Canada's draft regulations to curb oil and gas methane emissionsMore on:
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New Report: Access to Information Powers Safer Chemicals Innovation
May 24, 2017 | Jennifer McPartland, Former Senior Scientist, Health ProgramEnvironmental Defense Fund report reveals key barriers to innovation in an important, but challenging class of chemistry – preservatives. -
Josette Lewis Joins EDF to Lead Sustainable Agriculture Program
May 24, 2017 | Josette Lewis, Associate Vice President, Ecosystems – Sustainable AgricultureEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced today the hiring of Josette Lewis, Ph.D., as Associate Vice President, Ecosystems – Sustainable Agriculture. -
Press release
President Trump’s Budget Proposal Abandons Louisiana Coastal Restoration
May 23, 2017Conservation groups call on Congress to fight to protect GOMESA funding and other Louisiana coastal restoration funding and programsMore on:
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EPA Delays Efforts to Reduce Methane Pollution from Landfills
May 23, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEPA stays landfill methane standards for 90 days weeks after Pruitt sends letter to industry -
Trump Budget Cuts Would Gut Our Ability to Protect Americans’ Health
May 23, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp statement about President Trump's proposed 2018 budget -
Trump's EPA budget: 5 critical public health programs on the chopping block
May 22, 2017The Trump administration is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government's environmental budget, threatening our most basic protections. -
New Leader of Pennsylvania Environmental Department Must Address Rising Methane Emissions
May 22, 2017 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsPennsylvania Senate Confirms Patrick McDonnell to lead the state's Department of Environmental Protection -
Trump Budget Cuts Would Gut Our Ability to Protect Americans’ Health
May 22, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp comments on first reports of President Trump's proposed 2018 budget for EPA -
Here's what we know so far about Rick Perry's fake power grid study – and it isn't good
May 19, 2017Perry's "study" appears to have more to do with undermining state policies than it does grid reliability. -
50 years of conservation – and where we go from here
May 18, 2017Innovative solutions complement the Endangered Species Act and can benefit people as well as nature. -
Ohio Protects Customers, Puts the Brakes on FirstEnergy’s Nuclear Bailout
May 18, 2017 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsOhio Protects Customers, Puts the Brakes on FirstEnergy’s Nuclear Bailout
