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EDF Applauds Pollution Standards for Cleaner Freight Trucks
August 16, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA and DOT announce final second-phase Clean Truck standards -
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. -
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Deforestation in Brazil – another roller-coaster story in a nation of contrasts
August 3, 2016Trying to wrap your head around what Brazil has done right – and not – when it comes to dealing with Amazon deforestation can leave you dizzy. But there are definite bright spots. -
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, 2016 | Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean EnergyThe 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, 2016 | Erica Morehouse, Senior Director, Just & Equitable Mission EngagementCalifornia 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, 2016 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsWhite House releases new NEPA guidance to help address climate change -
Why did Walmart take the unusual step to tackle chemicals?
July 29, 2016The business case for changing the chemicals in products is thin. But there's more to this story. -
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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, 2016 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentMany 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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Solutions for the toxic algae crisis in Florida and beyond
July 28, 2016Large food companies are pushing their supply chains to reduce fertilizer runoff. If scaled up, this model could prevent harmful algae blooms.More on:
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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, 2016 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselThe 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, 2016 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsFirstEnergy to Close Coal Plants, Give Ohioans Cleaner Air -
4 things you may not know about the heat wave
July 21, 2016Extreme heat warnings were issued for a large swath of the central United States this week. Here are four things you may not know about the heat wave. -
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Community Partners Team Up to Launch “Verde River Exchange” Water “Offset” Program
July 21, 2016 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsProject Aims to Protect Verde River by Connecting Credit “Sellers” and “Buyers”More on:
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Independent Scientists Release Recommendations for Building Land in Coastal Louisiana
July 21, 2016 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsLeading scientists and community experts in coastal Louisiana released key recommendations for operating Mississippi River sediment diversions.More on:
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El Paso Allows Solar Energy, Jobs to Continue Growing
July 21, 2016 | Jim Marston, Former Vice President, Political AffairsEl Paso Allows Solar Energy, Jobs to Continue Growing -
New tool measures smart grid benefits. A game changer for our power industry?
July 19, 2016By calculating greenhouse gas reductions from advanced meters and other grid investments, utilities will know they're on the right track. -
White House Opens Door to Clean Energy for All
July 19, 2016 | Jayant Kairam, Director, California Clean EnergyEDF statement from Jayant Kairam, Director, Partnerships, Urban and Rural Strategic Implementation -
Mid-Term Review Begins for America’s Clean Cars
July 18, 2016Mid-Term Review Begins for America’s Clean Cars