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Los Angeles Releases Sustainability Plan, Sets Example for Cities across the US
April 8, 2015 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Derek Walker, Associate Vice President, US Climate and Energy Program -
Railroad Commission Petitioned to Replace Local Oil and Gas Rules Threatened by House Bill 40
April 7, 2015Texas bills put communities at risk, strips local control for oil,gas drilling -
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Denies Second in Series of Proposals to Subsidize Coal Power Plants
April 2, 2015EDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Attorney, US Climate and Energy Program -
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What the "Merchants of Doubt" don't want you to know
April 1, 2015Here's a look at the new documentary “Merchants of Doubt” and the tactics used by the climate deniers to spread doubt and confusion about global warming.More on:
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EDF Welcomes New U.S. Emissions Reductions Pledge
March 31, 2015The U.S. confirmed its commitment to cut its emissions 26-28%, meaning countries representing more than half of global energy-related carbon emissions have put their targets on the table. -
Five Years Later: Gulf Oil Disaster’s Impacts to Habitat and Wildlife Still Evident
March 31, 2015Five years later, the BP Gulf oil spill’s impacts to habitats and wildlife are still evident and ongoing, and the need for restoration continues. -
Study Confirms Sound Policies, Responsible Management Help Local Utilities Reduce Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Leaks
March 31, 2015Study Confirms Sound Policies, Responsible Management Help Local Utilities Reduce Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Leaks But uneven results show more work still needed -
Texas Senate Rushes to Judgment on Bill that Would Negatively Impact Public Health and Safety
March 27, 2015The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development approved Senate Bill 1165 by Senator Troy Fraser. -
Mexico announces ambitious post-2020 emission reduction target
March 27, 2015Mexico became the first emerging economy to announce a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions after 2020, pledging to peak its emissions by 2026 and reduce its emissions 22% by 2030 -
Harry Reid “Sees a Future with Both a Healthy Climate and a Healthy Economy”
March 27, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp praises Harry Reid's record on the day Reid announces his retirement -
México anuncia ambiciosa meta de reducción de emisiones post 2020
March 27, 2015México se convirtió hoy en la primera economía emergente en anunciar su compromiso de reducción de emisiones de gases y compuestos de efecto invernadero post 2020. -
Portman Amendment Would Increase Health Risk for Americans -- EDF
March 26, 2015EDF opposes the Portman amendment to the budget -
McConnell Amendment #836 Would Undermine the Clean Air Act -- EDF
March 26, 2015McConnell Amendment #836 Would Undermine the Clean Air Act -- EDF -
Dr. Jane Lubchenco Wins Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
March 25, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauded the announcement of Dr. Jane Lubchenco as a 2015 Tyler Prize Laureate. -
New Manual Published To Help European Fisheries Reduce Discards
March 24, 2015EDF has released a manual to help fisheries in the European Union comply with the landings obligation under the Common Fisheries Policy. -
Travis County Paves the Way for Texas’ Energy and Water Efficiency Financing Plan
March 24, 2015EDF statement from John Hall, Texas State Director, Clean Energy -
New BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development
March 20, 2015 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionNew BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development Statement -
More Than Half a Million Americans Call for Better Health Protections from Smog
March 17, 2015EDF and other groups collect comments in favor of stronger smog protections, more than half a million total write in -
Texas Representatives Aim to Expand Energy Independence, Improve Economy
March 13, 2015EDF statement from John Hall, Texas State Director, Clean Energy -
Oregon Governor Brown Signs Bill for Clean Fuels
March 13, 2015 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Derek Walker, Associate Vice President, U.S. Climate and Energy Program -
California Methane Symposium Explores How Science and Policy Can Address Powerful Climate Pollutant
March 12, 2015California Methane Symposium Brings Together Science and Policy to Address the Issue of Methane Pollution -
Bipartisan Chemical Safety Bill Creates Strong New Protections Against Hidden Health Threats
March 10, 2015The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act overhauls the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure everyday product safety. -
Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Rulemaking is a Step in the Right Direction
March 9, 2015EDF applauds Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection for improving natural gas regulations -
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill to reduce air pollution from natural gas drilling
March 9, 2015 | David Kelly, Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic RegionA bill introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives could help reduce dangerous air pollution from natural gas development and do a better job of protecting communities and fa -
Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe
March 5, 2015Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe