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Aviation Emissions Must be Capped, Says Broad Group of Experts
August 26, 2016Leading industry, policy, and legal experts are calling for a cap on carbon pollution from international aviation ahead of a key meeting of the UN's aviation agency, ICAO. -
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Historic Louisiana Flooding, Katrina Anniversary Serve as Stark Reminders of Need for Increased Resilience
August 25, 2016Flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 11-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina serve as reminders of increased need for coastal and community resilience, coastal restoration.More on:
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Texas Army National Guard Can Increase Clean Energy, Cut Costs, Save Water
August 24, 2016Texas Army National Guard Can Increase Clean Energy, Cut Costs, Save Water -
California Raises the Bar with Ambitious Climate Legislation
August 24, 2016Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today salutes action by the California Legislature to pass a package of ambitious climate bills -
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Climate change is messing with clouds – and it's a really big deal
August 24, 2016Scientists have found that climate change pushes clouds upward and poleward. Find out here why this is a really big deal.More on:
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Gulf Restoration Groups Applaud Updated RESTORE Council Comprehensive Plan
August 23, 2016The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council released a draft update to its Comprehensive Plan, guiding restoration of the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the oil spill. -
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People deserve to know if lead pipes and paint are present where they live and work
August 20, 2016People should be able to readily know if lead is present in the paint and water pipes where they live and work when they begin making important decisions.More on:
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EDF’s Investor Confidence Project Launches New Energy Efficiency Pilot with PG&E
August 17, 2016 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceEDF’s Investor Confidence Project Launches New Energy Efficiency Pilot with PG&E -
D.C. Circuit Court Announces Format for Clean Power Plan Argument
August 17, 2016D.C. Circuit Court announces schedule for oral argument in the Clean Power Plan case -
EDF Moves to Defend Vital Protections to Reduce Methane Pollution
August 16, 2016 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF, Other Health and Clean Air Advocates Ask Court for Permission to Intervene in Methane Litigation -
EDF Applauds Pollution Standards for Cleaner Freight Trucks
August 16, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA and DOT announce final second-phase Clean Truck standards -
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Behind the scenes with Don Cheadle: "Climate change is real and we must act."
August 15, 2016Hope without action, says the Hollywood actor-director and climate activist, "isn't worth much." That's why he's on board with EDF. -
America at the Finish Line for New Clean Truck Standards
August 15, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentWSJ leaks that Clean Trucks standards will be finalized tomorrow. Fred Krupp comments. -
Americans Testify for Clean Energy Incentive Program at Chicago Hearing
August 3, 2016 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionEPA holds a public hearing for the Clean Energy Incentive Program in Chicago. EDF submits testimony. -
Ninth Circuit Court Rules in Favor of Sustainable Fisheries Management on West Coast
August 3, 2016 | Shems Jud, Director, Japan Fisheries & OceansStatement from Shems Jud, Pacific Regional Director of Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program on Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Fishing Ruling -
EDF and Google Map, Measure Local Methane Leaks from U.S. Utilities, Find Tight System in Mesa, Ariz., Thanks to Robust Repair Strategy
August 2, 2016EDF and Google map methane leaks from gas pipelines in Mesa Arizona, highlights successful strategies that fix leaks -
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The Clean Energy Standard: New York’s Continuing Commitment to a Sustainable Future
August 2, 2016The Clean Energy Standard: New York’s Continuing Commitment to a Sustainable FutureMore on:
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States, Oil and Gas Industry Groups File Court Petitions Challenging Vital Protections from Methane Pollution
August 2, 2016 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesStates, Oil and Gas Industry Groups File Court Petitions Challenging Vital Protections from Methane Pollution -
California Moves Forward with Clean Power Plan Blueprint to Grow Its Economy, Protect the Climate
August 2, 2016California Air Resources Board unveils the state's proposed blueprint for meeting Clean Power Plan goals -
EDF Praises New Administration Guidance on Climate Pollution Impacts
August 2, 2016White House releases new NEPA guidance to help address climate change -
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Twelve opportunities to curb climate change and promote shared global prosperity
July 29, 2016By the end of this century, the single most crucial indicator of human well-being will be the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere. -
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Crowdsourcing better data on small-scale fisheries
July 28, 2016Many of the world’s fish are caught in small-scale fisheries that lack data about the health of fish populations, giving managers very limited information to base management decisions on. In turn, most of these fisheries appear to be under-performing with respect to conservation, the amount of food they can produce, the amount of money they … -
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Mapping lead service lines: DC Water offers a model for utilities across the nation
July 25, 2016 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsWashington, DC’s water utility launched an interactive map allowing residents to see whether water pipes are lead, non-lead, or if there’s no information.More on:
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Airplane pollution danger to public health, and will be regulated, U.S. EPA confirms
July 25, 2016The US EPA today formally issued its finding that six GHGs from aviation are dangerous to human health and welfare; they cause and contribute to climate change, and EPA will regulate them. -
FirstEnergy to Close Coal Plants, Give Ohioans Cleaner Air
July 22, 2016FirstEnergy to Close Coal Plants, Give Ohioans Cleaner Air