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Leading Power Producer Joins Critics of FirstEnergy’s Bailout
December 30, 2015Exelon filed testimony to challenge FirstEnergy’s four billion dollar bailout request for its uneconomic power plants. -
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2016 will accelerate environmental progress. Here are 5 reasons why.
December 28, 2015 | Fred Krupp, President2015 was a banner year for environmental policy, and 2016 can accelerate that trend if we pair ambition with accountability. -
New Footage Reveals First Aerial View of Methane Leak Polluting Los Angeles County
December 23, 2015New Footage Reveals First Aerial View of Methane Leak Polluting Los Angeles County -
Funding for Louisiana Coastal Area Program Included in Omnibus Spending Bill
December 17, 2015The U.S. Congress unveiled a year-end spending bill that includes more than $10 million in funding for the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Program. -
California Regulators Release Climate Change Policy in Support of State’s Ambitious Goals
December 16, 2015EDF Statement from Gavin Purchas, California Director, Clean Energy -
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Report back from Paris
December 15, 2015There are no guarantees, but there's now a good chance we can put the world on a healthier path.More on:
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Interior launches Natural Resource Investment Center, furthering administration’s commitment to conservation
December 15, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsStatement from Eric Holst, associate vice president of working lands at EDF -
D.C. Circuit Court Leaves Life-Saving Mercury Standards in Place
December 15, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentD.C. Circuit Court denies a stay for the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards -- they will stay in place through future court proceedings -
AEP Settlement in Ohio Signals a Loss for Competition and Clean Air
December 14, 2015AEP Settlement in Ohio Signals a Loss for Competition and Clean Air -
Statement on Paris final text from Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp
December 12, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp, EDF president, says We have reached a transformative moment in the long struggle to get serious about climate change. -
Statement on Paris Agreement from Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp
December 12, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentParis begins a new, more ambitious chapter in the history of climate action. The era of delay is over. -
Nevada commits $2 million to sage-grouse pilots to kick start conservation market
December 11, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsGovernor Sandoval and Secretary Jewell announce support for pilots on private and public lands through the Nevada Conservation Credit System -
"Agreement in sight!" EDF statement on new COP 21 draft
December 10, 2015The new draft text is further proof that the Paris talks are building a strong, durable agreement. -
Secretary Kerry builds support for a strong agreement that's designed to ladder up ambition over time
December 9, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTransparency, no double counting of reductions, and stock-taking every five years are the essential elements. We can't leave Paris without a credible framework to ratchet up the ambition -
RESTORE Council Votes to Approve Priority List of Gulf Restoration Projects for Funding
December 9, 2015Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council approves first Funded Priorities List of restoration projects Council will prioritize for funding -
New Environmental-Industry Science Initiative Could Help Inform Opportunities for Global Methane Reductions
December 8, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentNew Environmental-Industry Science Initiative Could Help Inform Opportunities for Global Methane Reductions -
Leading Environmental and Public Health Groups File in Court To Defend Strong Legal Foundation of Clean Power Plan
December 8, 2015Leading Environmental and Public Health Groups File in Court To Defend Strong Legal Foundation of Clean Power Plan -
D.C. Circuit Court Hears Arguments about Life-Saving Mercury Standards
December 4, 2015D.C. Circuit Court holds oral arguments on whether to stay, or vacate, the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. EDF and others argue against vacating -
EDF Statement on USDA's Climate Change & Agriculture Report
December 2, 2015EDF Statement on USDA's Climate Change & Agriculture Report -
New Analysis Reveals that Indigenous Lands Hold More than 20% of World’s Tropical Forest Carbon
December 1, 2015Analysis of forests in indigenous territories shows recognizing, protecting rights of traditional peoples can make major contribution to slowing climate change.More on:
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Latino Leaders Announce Support for EPA’s Methane Pollution Standard
December 1, 2015Latino Leaders Announce Support for EPA’s Methane Pollution Standard -
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After the BP oil spill, this bipartisan victory won billions for recovery
November 30, 2015Working across the aisle and with many partners, EDF secured legislation that guaranteed funding for coastal restoration.More on:
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Countries at COP 21 substantially increase funding for reducing emissions from deforestation & land use
November 30, 2015 | Steve Schwartzman, Senior Director, Tropical Forest PolicyEDF welcomed a joint commitment announcement to provide $1 billion per year until 2020 on payment for verified emissions reductions from forests and lands -
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US-Cuba Memorandum of understanding [PDF]
November 24, 2015JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA ON COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -
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US-Cuba Joint statement on environmental cooperation [PDF]
November 24, 2015JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ANDTHE REPUBLIC OF CUBA ON COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION