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Keystone Pipeline Veto a Step toward a Clean Energy Future -- EDF
February 24, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPresident Obama vetoes the Keystone pipeline bill. Fred Krupp says thank you. -
Travis County Takes Lead on Energy and Water Efficiency Financing for Texas Industry
February 17, 2015Travis County Takes Lead on Energy and Water Efficiency Financing for Texas Industry -
Groups Support FERC’s Role in Enabling a Cleaner, More Efficient Energy System
February 17, 2015Filing Highlights: Clean Energy and Consumer Benefits of FERC Order 745 -
EDF, CUB Urge Illinois Electric Utilities to Offer Cost-Saving Electricity Pricing Plans
February 13, 2015Push for “Time-of-Use” electricity pricing amid historic modernization of Illinois power grid -
New USDA Funding Underscores Critical Role of Ranchers in Sage-Grouse Conservation
February 12, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Forests“The USDA is doubling down on its investment in sage-grouse conservation." -
New Report on Geoengineering a “Significant Milestone” – SRMGI
February 10, 2015 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistEDF and other members of SRMGI comment on a new National Academy of Sciences report on geoengineering -
California State Senators Propose New Climate Change and Clean Energy Legislation
February 10, 2015Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauds ambitious new effort to create jobs, cut pollution, and advance renewable energy solutions -
Survey Says Majority of Americans Believe BP Should Pay Maximum Gulf Oil Spill Fines
February 6, 2015New national survey reports 70 percent of Americans believe “BP should be fined the maximum amount allowed under Clean Water Act” for Gulf oil spill. -
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Exploring opportunities for ecosystem-based management of U.S. nearshore tropical reef fisheries
February 5, 2015By: Kendra Karr & Rod Fujita There is a general consensus that transitioning to ecosystem-based fisheries management will result in better outcomes for both marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them. But what exactly does that mean, and how exactly can fisheries management get there? Ecosystem-based fisheries management has been thoroughly debated and … -
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Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE)
February 5, 2015Explore EDF's Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE) report. -
Conservation Groups React to Coastal Restoration Cuts in President’s Budget
February 4, 2015Conservation organizations committed to Mississippi River Delta restoration react to Louisiana restoration funding cuts in President Obama’s budget. -
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Giant pandas face greatest threat yet: A hotter world
February 4, 2015As global temperatures rise, giant panda habitat is disappearing and so will eventually the endangered bears.More on:
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EDF Climate Corps
February 3, 2015Climate Corps is cultivating the next generation of sustainability professionals united to advance climate solutions. The innovative fellowship program trains the brightest, most engaged graduate students and pairs them with companies, public institutions and cities determined to meet their climate and energy goals.More on:
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Wetlands do triple duty to protect people and the environment
February 2, 2015Wetlands provide critical benefits to wildlife and coastal communities, and they need better protection.More on:
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Study: Adding Wetlands in the Corn Belt Can Shrink Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
February 2, 2015 | Eileen McLellan, Lead Senior ScientistFertilizer efficiency measures and planting of cover crops can reduce nutrient pollution delivered to the Gulf of Mexico by 30%, finds a new EDF led study. -
California Needs Stronger Health Protections from Smog – EDF
February 2, 2015Larissa Koehler testifies for EDF at the third and final EPA hearing on smog, held in Sacramento California -
Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on Today’s White House Budget Proposal
February 2, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp statement on President Obama's proposed budget, which was announced today -
EDF Experts Testify About the Need for Stronger Health Protections from Smog
January 29, 2015Two experts from EDF join hundreds of others to testify at public hearings in favor of EPA's proposed smog standards -
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FISHE: An Online Tool to Overcome Hurdle To Sustainable Fisheries
January 28, 2015More than 90% of the world’s 36 million fishers operate in small-scale fisheries—many of which are in developing countries. From sea to plate, these small-scale fisheries support more than 100 million jobs across the supply chain and produce half of the world’s seafood for local and global markets. But as the world’s population increases and … -
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4 reasons a national methane policy will be good for business
January 27, 2015The Obama administration’s methane emissions strategy can help oil and gas operators build a cleaner future. -
EDF Report: Demand Response Key to California’s Clean Energy Economy
January 26, 2015Demand response is a powerful, cost-effective energy management tool -
Leading Organizations Tap EDF Climate Corps to Save Energy in 2015
January 22, 2015The EDF Climate Corps fellowship program has attracted leading organizations to host the 2015 EDF Climate Corps fellows to cut costs and carbon emissions.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Highlights Two Scalable Solutions for Energy Management
January 22, 2015EDF announced two case studies that reflect innovation by the adidas Group and the Denver Housing Authority, which employed EDF Climate Corps fellows. -
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4 reasons fertilizer pollution may soon be a thing of the past
January 20, 2015New technology, economic incentives can cut fertilizer pollution while maintaining high yields.More on:
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Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the State of the Union Address
January 20, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp responds to the 2015 State of the Union Address