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Overnight Explosion at Port Neches, Texas Chemical Plant a “Preventable Tragedy”

EDF Events at COP 25

EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement recognizing the legacy of the William D. Ruckelshaus, two-time head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a longstanding champion of America’s health and natural resources, who died earlier today at age 87.

The net goal of the 100% Clean Economy Act will dramatically boost clean energy, and allow for a mix of energy sources provided the math adds up to zero pollution.

Outlines the details of specific regulations states have implemented to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. 

EDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars Authority

Governor Sisolak issued an executive order reaffirming the state’s climate goals, directing agencies to develop options necessary to meet those targets.

There’s been no change in the killing of environmental leaders. Over 1,700 defenders have been killed since 2000 alone.

Leaders from the around the U.S. are voicing their support for the 100% Clean Economy Act.

EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced its endorsement of the 100% Clean Economy Act, a bold climate action bill just introduced by leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Statement on recent action by California Governor Gavin Newsom to step up state's oil and gas oversight

Today, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) for sponsoring the Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act to expand AmeriCorps to serve frontline communities most impacted by climate change

Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on the introduction of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act.

A new disaster relief fund will focus on areas of the Bahamas, in order to drive relief and recovery efforts on an island hit hardest by Hurricane Dorian.

“The overriding lesson learned is that conservation contributes to the economic well-being and resilience of dairy farms.”

EDF support letter for the SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019

Conservation can improve the financial health of dairy farms, according to a new report from EDF and K·Coe Isom AgKnowledge.

Issues of unfairness and inequity in fisheries have an outsized impact on many nations that rely on fish for food, nutrition and livelihoods, which are most prevalent in the developing tropics and Global South.

Letter from Eric Pooley, Senior VP, Strategy and Communications, Environmental Defense Fund, urging Twitter to create a level playing field on issues.

Major new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced today will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for all Americans.

There is strong scientific consensus on the urgent need to rebuild agricultural soil carbon. That’s the topline message of a comment published this week in the journal Nature Sustainability.

This morning S.2346, the Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act, passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee on a voice vote after several amendments were accepted.

EDF statement: "Fishermen deserve a fair and transparent process to receive aid when disaster strikes."

EDF, Allies Press for Transparency from Automakers Siding with Trump in Clean Car Litigation