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EDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback
March 7, 2019EDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback -
EDF Launches Smart Boat Initiative to Help Recover Global Fisheries
March 6, 2019Today at the World Ocean Summit being held in Abu Dhabi, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced the launch of its Smart Boat Initiative. -
EDF Strongly Supports Schumer Call for Select Climate Committee
March 6, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
UN Aviation Agency’s Decision Could Undercut EU Climate Progress
March 5, 2019A backroom deal on aviation carbon trading rules could allow worthless credits, double counting, and secrecy, warns Environmental Defense Fund Europe -
Rejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”
March 5, 2019Rejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”More on:
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Report
Smart Boats and Networked Fisheries
March 5, 2019New technologies cannot themselves fix the fisheries crisis that we face. But as EDF lays out in this report, they do open an unprecedented window of opportunity to dramatically broaden access to the fishery management approaches that have been proven to work.More on:
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Overview
This is the high-tech future of fishing
March 4, 2019Equipping boats with digital tools could help stem fishing industry losses while targeting the biggest threat to our oceans — overfishing.More on:
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Press release
Water for Arizona Coalition Notes Progress on Interstate Drought Contingency Plan
March 4, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsKevin Moran, Senior Director for the Colorado River Program at EDF and Chair of the Water for Arizona Coalition, on the Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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EDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step
March 1, 2019EDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step -
Podcast
Can New York reinvent urban transit?
February 28, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceLearn how New York City could modernize transit for faster commutes & reduced greenhouse gases. EDF Engage is hosted by Miriam Horn.More on:
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Bold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy
February 28, 2019Bold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy -
Kasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future
February 28, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentKasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future -
Senate Approves Former Coal Lobbyist to Run EPA, Endangering Health of American Families
February 28, 201952 senators voted to install a former coal lobbyist to run the Environmental Protection Agency. The senators who supported Andrew Wheeler’s nomination to lead the EPA are now responsible for his policies, which seek to undermine safeguards for clean air, clean water, and our children’s health. The real world result will be more asthma attacks, more health problems, and more pollution. -
Oil and Gas Bill Seeks to Improve Oversight, Reduce Impacts
February 28, 2019 | Dan Grossman, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionLegislative leadership and Gov. Polis announced major legislation that would address several contentious oil and gas issues Coloradans have wrestled with for years. -
Press release
Unprecedented Repeat Opening of Bonnet Carré Spillway Underscores Need to Manage Mississippi River Differently
February 27, 2019Statement from Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition on the opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway and a response to the wettest winter in 124 years.More on:
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EDF Unveils Crowdsourced Platform to Accelerate Corporate Sustainability
February 27, 2019 | Elizabeth Sturcken, Vice President, Net Zero Ambition & ActionA new crowdsourced web platform helps sustainability professionals meet demands to reduce corporate climate and chemical footprints and showcase results. -
Environmental Defense Fund Calls on EU Leaders to Create Real Aviation Credits that Advance Climate Progress
February 27, 2019This month, members of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s powerful Council will decide the fate of the effort to cut airplanes’ carbon pollution. Environmental Defense Fund is urging EU governments to lead the way and ensure ICAO adopts strong and transparent criteria as part of CORSIA - the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. -
Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing
February 26, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceGov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing -
Blog post
What food companies can learn from Smithfield Foods exceeding its grain sustainability goal
February 25, 2019Smithfield's grain sustainability interventions as well as their manure-to-energy projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025.More on:
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Article
How Smithfield achieved its grain sustainability goal
February 22, 2019A case study about Smithfield Foods explains how supply chain partnerships generate shared value for businesses, farmers and the environment.More on:
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Podcast
Osprey Legacy Society
February 20, 2019Plastics are convenient, cheap and durable - they also pose serious threats to our environment.More on:
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Trump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards
February 20, 2019Trump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards -
Report
Colorado Near-Term Policy Advising
February 19, 2019This whitepaper from Evolved Energy Research builds on previous EDF analysis, which examines the current and future carbon inventories for the state of Colorado, addressing two topics: wedge analysis & potential policy levers, and carbon policy discussion.More on:
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EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
February 14, 2019EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants -
Congress to Pass Funding Bill, Keeping open Critical Public Health and Environmental Agencies
February 14, 2019Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs