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Complete list of press releases

Groundwater group makes recommendations to lower aquifer levels
October 3, 2008
New Report Calls on NYC Dept. of Education to Cut School Bus Soot Pollution By 90%
October 2, 2008
Nearly 50 Texas Companies to be Impacted By European Union Chemical Regulations
September 30, 2008
Hundreds of U.S. Chemicals and Companies Will Be Impacted By European Union REACH Regulation
September 30, 2008
Governor's Signing of Green Chemistry Legislation Applauded by Science Advisory Panel Member
September 29, 2008
Environmental Defense Fund Partners with Wal-Mart to Cut Global Shopping Bag Waste
September 25, 2008
Environmental Defense Fund Expresses Serious Concerns about EPA Chemical Assessment and Management Program
September 24, 2008
Conservation Groups Praise Court Victory for San Joaquin Air District
September 19, 2008
New Study Offers Viable Solution to Overfishing
September 18, 2008
Maryland Drivers Can Save Money, Environment by Driving Less
September 16, 2008
New Report Outlines Potential Threats to South Llano River
September 12, 2008
Expanding Transit Will Help Americans in Tough Economy, Cut Dependence on Foreign Oil, Green Transportation Expert Tells Senate Banking Committee
September 9, 2008
Renewable Energy Expert Joins Environmental Defense Fund
September 9, 2008
Energy Policy Expert Joins Environmental Defense Fund
September 9, 2008
Ad Council, Environmental Defense Fund and Ogilvy New York Launch New Polar Bears Broadcast and Online PSAs to Combat Global Warming
September 9, 2008