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Complete list of press releases

EDF Urges EPA to Withdraw Harmful Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants
March 19, 2019
Agreement on Multistate Drought Contingency Plan Signals Major Progress Toward Protecting Western Communities and the Colorado River
March 19, 2019
EDF Testifies for Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
March 18, 2019
First Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico in Over a Decade Headed to Governor Luján Grisham
March 15, 2019
Long-Delayed Methylene Chloride Ban Finalized but Still Leaves Workers at Risk
March 15, 2019
New Report Identifies Proactive Strategies to Manage California's Renewable Energy Transition
March 14, 2019
Senate Vote Crucial Step Toward Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico
March 14, 2019
BP and Environmental Defense Fund Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions
March 13, 2019
EDF Statement: House Hearing on Failure by the Trump EPA to Protect Workers from Toxic Chemicals
March 12, 2019
Groups Ask Court for Permission to Help Defend Colorado Clean Car Standards
March 11, 2019
EDF, Audubon Urge California Water Agencies to Finalize Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
March 11, 2019
Trump Administration Chooses Once Again to Attack America’s Health and Environment
March 11, 2019
Nuclear Bailout Bill Dramatically Misses Mark, Ignores Need for Pennsylvania to Cut Carbon Pollution
March 11, 2019
New Research Doubles Service Life Estimate of Marine Workboat Engines, Reveals Big Opportunities for Diesel Emissions Reductions
March 11, 2019
EDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback
March 7, 2019