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EPA and NHTSA plan to weaken critical health and environmental standards for freight trailers

Ohio Regulators Rubberstamp FirstEnergy Bailout, Opponents will Challenge

Irresponsible Executive Order on Infrastructure Ignores Climate Change, Will Waste Taxpayer Money

On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which substantially amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

On Friday, EDF filed two lawsuits to defend the nation’s recently updated federal chemical safety law and ensure it protects public health.

Environmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville

EDF statement on National Marine Fisheries Service announcement that it will issue an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to collect data and test new technologies in swordfish fishery

Climate change is contributing to hotter heat waves and more damaging storms. When it comes to air travel, these events can lead to delays, cancellations and bumpier skies.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released information on more than 1,900 climate-related web pages and files that were removed from or modified on its website.

DC Circuit extends abeyance for litigation over carbon pollution standards for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired power plants

DC Circuit refuses en banc rehearing for stay of oil and gas methane standards

EPA is Reopening the Agency’s Final Determination that U.S. Clean Car Standards Are Sound

Over 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations

Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power

D.C. Circuit delays Clean Power Plant litigation for another 60 days

Environmental Defense Fund today released a webpage recognizing communities across the country that are taking action to reduce lead in drinking water by replacing lead pipes.

Statement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands, Environmental Defense Fund

we file notice of intent to sue in support of Maryland, in case over Scott Pruitt's failure to respond to Maryland's good neighbor petition

MD, DE and CT have petitioned EPA under the Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” safeguards to reduce smog-forming pollution discharged by out-of-state coal plant smokestacks.

U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt withdrew his unlawful delay that postponed the implementation of our nation’s health-based smog standard.

The United States is losing respect overseas, but most Americans don't support Trump's destructive policies.

C.C. Circuit issues mandate in EPA methane case

Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on the “RED SNAPPER” Act. Legislation in Congress aimed at addressing failing recreational red snapper management in the Gulf of Mexico.

EDF and partners file motion for summary judgment in BLM methane lawsuit

EDF and other environmental groups file comments for Canada's federal methane regulations