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Countries at COP 21 substantially increase funding for reducing emissions from deforestation & land use
November 30, 2015 | Steve Schwartzman, Associate Vice President, Tropical ForestsEDF welcomed a joint commitment announcement to provide $1 billion per year until 2020 on payment for verified emissions reductions from forests and lands -
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2015 was a breakthrough year for the environment. Here's why.
November 24, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentWhile data suggests that 2015 will likely go down as the hottest year on record, we've made extraordinary environmental progress in five key areas.More on:
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US-Cuba Memorandum of understanding [PDF]
November 24, 2015JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA ON COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -
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US-Cuba Joint statement on environmental cooperation [PDF]
November 24, 2015JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ANDTHE REPUBLIC OF CUBA ON COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION -
State confirms enormity of natural gas mega-leak in Southern California
November 23, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentState confirms enormity of natural gas mega-leak in Southern California -
Alberta Shows Climate Leadership on Methane as Part of New Climate Plan
November 22, 2015Alberta Shows Climate Leadership on Methane as Part of New Climate Plan -
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The amazing comeback of U.S. fisheries, and what it means for sustainable seafood
November 20, 2015Thanks to a shift toward rights-based management over the last decade, more than two-thirds of the seafood harvested in federal waters is now sustainable.More on:
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Governor Jindal’s Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Coastal Restoration
November 20, 2015EDF and Mississippi River Delta restoration partners urge Louisiana state legislature to use rainy day fund, not coastal dollars, to fill budget gaps. -
EPA Reaffirms Enormous Health Benefits from Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
November 20, 2015EPA announces supplementary finding for the Merucry and Air Toxics Standards -
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Integrating spatial management with fisheries management - Workshop summary [PDF]
November 18, 2015Cuba sits at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. The largest of the Antillean chain, Cuba accounts for nearly half of the land mass of the Caribbean Islands. Stretching for 750 miles, Cuba supports diverse landscapes and seascapes and is the most important island in the region in terms of biodiversity.With more than 3,000 endemic vascular plant species, and more than 160 endemic animal species, Cuba is considered by many to be the “crown jewel of the Caribbean." -
U.S. and Cuba Sign Agreement to Protect Shared Marine Life
November 18, 2015 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanOfficials from the US and Cuba are signing a historic agreement to bring the countries together to protect vital marine ecosystems from manmade threats. -
Louisiana’s Gubernatorial Candidates Declare Positions on Key Coastal Restoration Fiscal Issues
November 18, 2015Groups publish coastal restoration position statements by Louisiana gubernatorial candidates Vitter and Edwards -
EDF Welcomes IEA Ministerial Statement on Energy and Climate Change
November 18, 2015EDF Welcomes IEA Ministerial Statement on Energy and Climate Change -
EPA Proposes Updates to Life-Saving Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
November 17, 2015EPA proposes updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule so it meets the 2008 ozone standard -
EDF’s New Investor Network Aims to Boost Private Investment in Energy Efficiency
November 12, 2015EDF’s New Investor Network Aims to Boost Private Investment in Energy Efficiency -
Mexico is able to reduce more than half of methane gas emissions
November 12, 2015Mexico is able to reduce more than half of methane gas emissions -
New Wyoming Flaring Rule Needs Improvements to Prevent Waste, Protect Air
November 10, 2015Flaring rule in Wyoming doesn't go far enough to prevent excessive venting and flaring of gas at oil wells -
Cornell, EDF Partner on Environmental Projects
November 9, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF and Cornell University get a grant for four new environmental projects -
Rejection of Keystone Pipeline Points to Cleaner Future -- EDF
November 6, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentRejection of Keystone Pipeline Points to Cleaner Future -- EDF -
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These 3 states have a head start on the Clean Power Plan. You'd never guess who they are.
November 5, 2015 | Keith Gaby, Vice President, Public AffairsThe supposed divide on clean power may be more about politics than about economics or opportunities on the ground. -
Obama moves to safeguard America’s land, water and wildlife, establish environmental legacy
November 3, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from EDF president Fred Krupp on White House presidential memorandum on mitigation -
Governor Rauner Moves to Protect the Health of Illinois Families, Create Jobs
October 30, 2015Governor Rauner Moves to Protect the Health of Illinois Families, Create Jobs -
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5 energy trends driving climate progress in 2015
October 29, 2015America's energy landscape is now changing in tandem with climate awareness, leading to a surge in renewable power investments. -
Wyoming Plan to Reduce Oil and Gas Air Pollution Should Go Further
October 28, 2015 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionWyoming considers reducing oil and gas emissions statewide, but current proposal not strong enough to deliver maximum air quality benefits -
Health, Environmental Groups Move to Support America’s Clean Power Plan
October 27, 2015EDF and other groups file motions to intervene in lawsuits against the Clean Power Plan