Displaying 5351 - 5375 of 9537
-
Jeff Bezos’ "Climate Pledge" is, at last, a milestone step forward
September 19, 2019Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos today revealed The Climate Pledge, an initiative to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years ahead of schedule. The announcement comes one d -
EDF Responds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Expected Veto of California Environmental Legislation
September 17, 2019Statement by David Festa in response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's expected veto of Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Toni Atkins and its relationship to the Bay-Delta voluntary agreement negotiations. -
Duke Energy joins the ranks of power companies committed to net-zero carbon
September 17, 2019EDF statement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund -
Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership
September 17, 2019Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership -
Legal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE Rule
September 17, 2019Legal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE Rule -
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
September 13, 2019U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution Rule -
Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously moves critical Energy & Water Appropriations Bill forward
September 13, 2019Bipartisan funding bill invests in clean energy innovation, R&D, and job creation across federal science agencies. -
Senate bill will strengthen pipeline safety and reduce methane leaks
September 12, 2019U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) today introduced a pipeline safety bill aimed to curb methane leaks. -
Press release
Leading Indian Researchers and Policy Advisors Receive Training to Estimate Climate Impacts of Land Management Practices
September 11, 2019International agronomists and soil scientists participated in training to learn the climate change mitigation potential of land management practices.More on:
-
EDF, NRDC Appeal Court Decision Related to Trump’s Proposed Clean Car Standards Rollback
September 10, 2019EDF, NRDC Appeal Court Decision Related to Trump’s Proposed Clean Car Standards Rollback -
Report: Innovative State-Led Financing Advances Agricultural Conservation
September 10, 2019States that embrace innovative new ways to finance on-farm conservation can deliver benefits to farmers, state residents, taxpayers and the environment. -
EDF, Allies Demand EPA Allow Legally Required Public Comment on Key Aspects of Clean Power Plan Rollback
September 9, 2019EDF, Allies Demand EPA Allow Legally Required Public Comment on Key Aspects of Clean Power Plan Rollback -
EPA Inspector General Faults Agency for Ineffective Action on Lead-Based Paint Rule
September 9, 2019EPA Inspector General report finds the agency lacks an effective strategy to implement and enforce lead-based paint rules. -
EDF, Allies Argue D.C. Circuit Should Strike Down Flawed Trump EPA Decision that Triggered Weakening of Clean Car Standards
September 6, 2019EDF, Allies Argue D.C. Circuit Should Strike Down Flawed Trump EPA Decision that Triggered Weakening of Clean Car Standards -
At EPA Hearing in Denver, EDF Joins Calls to Protect Coloradans from Smog
September 6, 2019At EPA Hearing in Denver, EDF Joins Calls to Protect Coloradans from Smog -
Update: Trump’s Clean Cars Rollback Would Cost American Families Up to $500 Each Year
September 5, 2019Update: Trump’s Clean Cars Rollback Would Cost American Families Up to $500 Each Year -
Trump eliminates popular energy standard despite widespread support from businesses
September 4, 2019The Trump Administration announced the rollback of new lighting standards, which are the nation's leading energy savings initiative. -
Trump EPA Attempts to Erase Methane Rules for Oil and Gas Industry
August 29, 2019Statement from Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy, Environmental Defense Fund -
Press release
Hurricane Dorian’s Lesson for Puerto Rico: Invest Now in a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System Before the Next Storm
August 29, 2019Heavy rains and high winds pelted Puerto Rico yesterday as Hurricane Dorian glanced the island, sending a stark reminder of the urgent need to investMore on:
-
United and EDF Launch Partnership to Measure, Manage and Reduce Aviation Emissions
August 21, 2019United Airlines and EDF today announce a new partnership to measure and accelerate GHG reductions across United’s operations and help the company meet its goal of cutting emissions 50% by 2050. -
Vistra’s coal plant closures demonstrate need for clean energy legislation in Illinois
August 21, 2019EDF statement from Christie Hicks, Senior Attorney and Manager, Clean Energy Regulatory Implementation -
D.C. Circuit Lets Toxic Pollution Loophole Stand on Procedural Grounds – But Says Loophole Has No Legal Effect
August 20, 2019D.C. Circuit Lets Toxic Pollution Loophole Stand on Procedural Grounds – But Says Loophole Has No Legal Effect -
Ohio Supreme Court closes the door on FirstEnergy’s illegal subsidies in a win for customers and the environment
August 20, 2019Ohio Supreme Court struck down FirstEnergy’s “credit support” charge, saying regulators failed to set conditions and ordering the subsidy removed. -
Article
3 features sustainability leaders of tomorrow have in common today
August 19, 2019What thousands of student applications to EDF’s Climate Corps program say about the incoming workforce. -
New Research Finds Japan’s Fishing Fleet Could Sustainably Increase Profits by Billions
August 19, 2019Japan’s fishing fleets could generate $5.5 billion in annual profits while supporting a 30% increase in populations of fish by 2065 if they fo this.More on:
