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Complete list of press releases

Conservation Groups Praise White House for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Executive Order
September 10, 2012
EMC, EDF and InnoCentive Announce Winners of Eco-Challenge to Improve Tracking of E-Waste
September 10, 2012
Countries in Bangkok grapple with transition to new climate regime as Doha nears
September 5, 2012
The Gila River Featured as Arizona's River of the Month
August 29, 2012
EDF celebrates announcement of new fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars
August 28, 2012
Environmental Defense Fund Announces Key Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 24, 2012
EDF defends clean air protections for families and communities in Dallas/Fort Worth
August 22, 2012
Deeply divided court blocks vital clean air protections for millions
August 21, 2012
Environmental Defense Fund Announces Key Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 20, 2012
EDF praises new measures to reduce air pollution from cruise ships and tankers
August 1, 2012
Disappointing, short-sighted Senate bill could jeopardize international action on aviation pollution
July 31, 2012
The Bill Williams River Featured as Arizona's River of the Month
July 31, 2012
EDF Praises Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Decision on Oil and Gas Drilling Law
July 27, 2012
Geosynthetics Industry Poised to Grow as Gulf Coast Restoration Ramps Up
July 26, 2012
Court decision leaves EPA air safeguard in place
July 20, 2012