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Complete list of press releases

Bipartisan Measure Adds Critical Momentum for Climate Action
November 28, 2018
EDF Workshop Opens Door for Improved Fisheries Cooperation in the Philippines
November 27, 2018
Kickstarter and EDF Team Up to Push for Greener Product Development
November 27, 2018
Trump Administration’s National Climate Assessment Shows Major Impacts for Oceans
November 26, 2018
Seven Questions for the Trump Administration
November 23, 2018
National Climate Assessment Another Stark Reminder, Call to Action
November 23, 2018
D.C. Circuit to Review “Fact-Free” Underpinning of Attempt to Weaken Clean Cars Standards
November 21, 2018
New Electricity Pricing Option to Save Illinoisans Money, Cut Pollution
November 20, 2018
Colorado Adopts Clean Car Standards to Protect Public Health, Cut Climate Pollution, Save Coloradans Money
November 16, 2018
New Research Shows There Are More Opportunities to Save Coral Reefs
November 16, 2018
Environmental Defense Fund, National Corn Growers Association Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership
November 14, 2018
EPA Plan to Reduce Nitrogen Oxides from Big Diesel Trucks Must Achieve Protective Real-World Results, Address the Danger of Climate Pollution - EDF
November 13, 2018
Mexico's Finalized Methane Regulations Contrast with Trump's EPA Rollbacks
November 13, 2018
Mexico Finalizes Strong Oil and Gas Regs to Slash Methane Pollution
November 13, 2018
FirstEnergy Takes Step toward Cleaner, Modern Grid
November 9, 2018