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Complete list of press releases

Environmental Defense Praises, Criticizes Bush Energy Proposal
September 29, 2000
Power To The People: How "Green" Is Your Electricity?
September 28, 2000
Texaco And Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Form Fuel Cell Joint Venture
September 22, 2000
Environmental Defense Praises Kraft Recall Of Biotech Taco Shells
September 22, 2000
NC Environmental Defense Launches Air Quality Initiative
September 22, 2000
Brazil Indians Win Historic Court Case
September 15, 2000
Environmental Groups Request Comprehensive Assessments of Beach Dredging and Filling
September 14, 2000
Josephson Joins Environmental Defense As Chief Operating Officer
September 12, 2000
US Program to Cut Acid Rain has Helped the Planet and the Economy
September 11, 2000
National Pipeline Reform Coalition Insists That Congress End Pipeline Tragedies
September 7, 2000
Senate Vote Threatens Endangered Species on the Missouri River
September 7, 2000
Environmental Defense Gives Mixed Reviews To CALFED Decision
August 28, 2000
Celebrate Labor Day the Environmental Way
August 23, 2000
Study: Genetically Engineered Pollen Kills Monarch Butterflies
August 21, 2000
Environmental Defense Praises Effort To Close Legal Loophole That Harms Wetlands
August 10, 2000