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Water heroes emerge in California’s Central Valley
December 19, 2016California’s Central Valley, which stretches 450 miles from Redding in the north to Bakersfield in the south, is the nation’s richest agricultural region, producing 40 percent of our fruit, vegetables and nuts on nearly 9 million acres of irrigated farmland. The Valley is also ground zero for California’s water problems. -
Rep. Ryan Zinke’s “Mixed Record” Makes Senate Hearings Critical
December 19, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp -
National Grid Will Use Solutions Developed by Environmental Defense Fund and Google to Guide $3 Billion Investment in Downstate New York Natural Gas Systems
December 19, 2016 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionNational Grid Will Use Solutions Developed by Environmental Defense Fund and Google to Guide $3 Billion Investment in Downstate New York Natural Gas Systems -
RESTORE Council and Gulf Governors Deliver Key Comprehensive Plan Update
December 16, 2016Today, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council approved its updated Comprehensive Plan to restore Gulf Coast ecosystems following the oil disaster. -
New Requirements for Nation's Gas Storage Facilities a First, But Not Final, Step Forward for Public Health and Safety
December 16, 2016 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionThe Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released new safety policies for the nation’s natural gas storage facilities. -
Investor Confidence Project Launches “Building Button” for Energy Efficiency
December 15, 2016Investor Confidence Project Launches “Building Button” for Energy Efficiency -
N.C. Senate regulatory bill ‘boggles the mind,’ increases flood risk
December 15, 2016 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsThe North Carolina House introduced HB3, Regulatory Reform Act of 2016, that increases the risk of flooding by letting developers destroy more stream. -
EPA Files Legal Brief in Defense of Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
December 15, 2016EPA files its brief in the legal challenge to the carbon pollution standards for new power plants -
With Proposed Delisting of Black-Capped Vireo “The Warbler Wars Are Over”
December 14, 2016Statement of David Wolfe, Director of Conservation Strategy and Habitat Markets, Environmental Defense Fund -
Nomination of Rex Tillerson Another Sign of “Putting the Interests of the Oil and Gas Industry Ahead of the Interests of the American People” – EDF
December 13, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe nomination of Rex Tillerson should be a wake-up call to Senators of both parties as they look at the full slate of nominees. -
New Venture Firm to Catalyze Global Clean Energy Economy
December 13, 2016New Venture Firm to Catalyze Global Clean Energy Economy -
Industry is Wrong to Argue Fracking is Risk-Free; EPA Fracking Report Drops Controversial Draft Phrase Discounting Water Risk
December 13, 2016Industry is Wrong to Argue Fracking is Risk-Free -
New Analysis Outlines Substantial Coastal Restoration Cost-Savings Opportunities
December 13, 2016New analysis outlines opportunities for the state of Louisiana to achieve substantial cost savings as it advances its 50-year, $50-billion Coastal Master Plan -
Canada Prioritizes Methane Reductions in New Climate Plan, Underscores Oil and Gas Sector Must Contribute to Climate Goals
December 12, 2016Canada Prioritizes Methane Reductions in New Climate Plan, Underscores Oil and Gas Sector Must Contribute to Climate GoalsMore on:
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Ohio Governor Can Protect Clean Energy Jobs, Investment
December 9, 2016Ohio Governor Can Protect Clean Energy Jobs, Investment -
Trump Transition Team Demand for Names of Staff Who Worked on Climate “Brings to Mind Past Witch Hunts” -- EDF
December 9, 2016 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistTrump transition team demands names of staff who worked on climate. EDF says it brings to mind past witch hunts. -
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How Companies Set Internal Prices on Carbon
December 8, 2016Despite the uncertainty created by the recent election, companies around the globe are demonstrating a commitment to keeping climate change in check. -
Governor Wolf Takes First Step to Reduce Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Emissions
December 8, 2016Methane reduction strategy will improve air quality, prevent energy waste -
California’s PG&E Installs Innovative Methane Detection Technology
December 7, 2016PG&E becomes the first energy company in the U.S. to pilot an innovative methane detection device developed for the Methane Detectors Challenge (MDC) -
Scott Pruitt Is a “Deeply Troubling” Choice for EPA Administrator – EDF
December 7, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump nominates Oklahoma Attorney General to head the Environmental Protection Agency -
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What Trump and Pence don't get about clean energy jobs
December 5, 2016America’s clean energy industry is worth $200 billion after growing 29 percent since 2011, and is showing no signs of slowing down. -
Smithfield Foods to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 25 Percent
December 5, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund hails first such goal ever set by a major livestock producer -
Army Corps of Engineers Denies Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline
December 4, 2016 | Dan Grossman, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionArmy Corps of Engineers Denies Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline -
Public Health and Environmental Groups Move to Defend Standards to Reduce Waste of Natural Gas on Public Lands
December 2, 2016EDF and coalition partners file motion to intervene in challenge to BLM oil and gas standards -
Illinois to Reap Clean Energy’s Economic Rewards
December 1, 2016Illinois to Reap Clean Energy’s Economic Rewards