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America’s Freight Trucks and Buses Will Soon Use Less Fuel, Emit Less Pollution
June 19, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA and DOT release Clean Trucks II proposal -
EDF Calls for New Safety Measures to Prevent Oil and Gas Explosions in Texas’ Coastal Areas
June 18, 2015Petition aims to restore local protections from oil and gas drilling that were preempted by the passage of HB 40 -
Pope’s Encyclical a Powerful Call to Protect Our Common Home
June 18, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of Fred Krupp on the release of Pope Francis's encyclical on climate change -
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Substantial loss of natural gas on public lands
June 18, 2015A new report by ICF International commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund finds substantial loss of natural gas on U.S. federal and tribal landsMore on:
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Texas Lawmakers Agree to Study How Clean Energy Can Solve State’s Water Woes
June 17, 2015Texas Lawmakers Agree to Study How Clean Energy Can Solve State’s Water Woes -
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What fishing in Myanmar means for the world
June 16, 2015What I learned from two weeks on the ground (and water) exploring ways to expand our fisheries work to Myanmar, the 10th largest fishing power.More on:
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IEA reports world energy emissions could peak by 2020 without harming economic growth
June 15, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe International Energy Agency released a special report on climate showing that a global peak in energy-related emissions could be achieved by 2020 without reducing economic growth. -
Airplane pollution danger to public health, U.S. EPA says in initial finding
June 10, 2015It’s time we reduce climate pollution from airplanes. Climate change is a risk to public health and our economy. The aviation industry can do much better. -
Whitehouse-Schatz Bill is Welcome News in the Fight against Climate Change
June 10, 2015Senators Whitehouse and Schatz introduce new carbon fee bill -
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New Interactive Maps Show Size, Location of Leaks on Chicago Natural Gas System
June 4, 2015EDF and Google map gas leaks from pipelines in Chicago -
EDF Statement on EPA's Water Study of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas
June 4, 2015 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionEPA studies correlation between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water contamination -
North Carolina Lawmakers Wreak Havoc on State’s Environmental Policy Act
June 4, 2015 | David Kelly, Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic RegionNorth Carolina lawmakers today gave final approval to a bill that dramatically weakens the state’s Environmental Policy Act (referred to as SEPA). HB 795 “SEPA Reform” will exempt most ta -
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Chicago: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
June 3, 2015Like numerous older gas systems in the country, Chicago has a high prevalence of cast iron and leak prone pipes.More on:
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California Senate and Assembly Both Pass Ambitious Climate Change and Clean Energy Legislation
June 3, 2015EDF Statement from Lauren Faber, West Coast Political Director -
EDF Statement on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Markup of TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2576)
June 3, 2015House Committee marks up TSCA reform bill -
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From the Mississippi to the Tigris: River restoration lessons travel far
June 2, 2015Iraq is trying to bring its legendary rivers back to life. Good news is, it won't have to start from scratch. -
Appeals Court Upholds Clean-Up Zone for Dallas-Fort Worth Area Air Pollution
June 2, 2015D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of EPA in Dallas-Fort Worth air pollution case -
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Australia Emissions Trading Case Study
June 2, 2015The World’s Carbon Markets: A Case Study Guide to Emissions Trading -
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Japan emissions trading case study
June 2, 2015The World’s Carbon Markets: A Case Study Guide to Emissions Trading -
Norway emissions trading case study
June 2, 2015The World’s Carbon Markets: A Case Study Guide to Emissions TradingMore on:
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Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on oil & gas CEOs calling for carbon pricing
June 1, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF is pleased to see this public statement of support for a price on carbon. Let’s get on with the urgent business at hand: turning the corner toward climate stability. -
House Votes to Destabilize U.S. Fisheries
June 1, 2015The House of Representatives put our proud record of success in U.S. fisheries management at risk tonight by passing HR1335. -
Campbell Soup Company joins EDF initiative to reduce environmental impact of food production
June 1, 2015EDF is collaborating with Campbell's to improve water quality and reduce GHG emissions by optimizing fertilizer use and improving soil conservation in the company's wheat sourcing areas. -
Opening of Hurricane Season a Timely Reminder of Urgent Need for Coastal Restoration
May 28, 2015The start of the 2015 hurricane season is a powerful reminder of the need to restore Louisiana’s coastal wetlands to better protect our communities.