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Complete list of press releases

EPA Adopts First National Greenhouse Gas Pollution Standards in U.S. History
April 1, 2010
Statement of EDF
March 31, 2010
EPA PREPARING TO FINALIZE FIRST NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION STANDARDS IN U.S. HISTORY
March 31, 2010
EDF Applauds Historic Action to Protect North Americans from Global Shipping Pollution
March 25, 2010
EDF Review Confirms Findings that Show California Climate Change Plan Will Support Economic Growth
March 24, 2010
Pecan Street Project Releases Recommendations for Launching Clean Energy Economy and Bringing Transformative Change to Electricity
March 24, 2010
System Benefits Both Endangered Species, U.S. Army
March 24, 2010
15 Conservation Groups Oppose Cutting USDA Conservation Program to Pay for Child Nutrition Bill
March 23, 2010
EPA Methane Reporting Proposal for Oil, Gas Ensures Rigorous Disclosure from Major Emissions Sector
March 23, 2010
Academy of Sciences Report Validates Biological Opinions to Save Salmon, Other Fish
March 19, 2010
Senator Lincoln
March 18, 2010
The Carlyle Group and Environmental Defense Fund Launch EcoValuScreen
March 18, 2010
Conservation Groups Recommend Revisions to Louisiana
March 16, 2010
Federal Transportation Bill Should Clean Up Dirtiest, Fastest Growing Transportation Sector: Freight
March 15, 2010
NRCS Special Initiative Could Help Greater Sage-Grouse Avoid ESA Listing
March 12, 2010