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California bill aimed at wildfires effectively bans clean energy that may help prevent them
April 16, 2018California's SB 1088 includes unnecessary provisions that would severely limit Californians’ access to distributed energy resources, the very tools that can help the state more quickly and cheaply fight climate change – a large contributor to its fire risk.More on:
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BP Goes After Methane with a Stringent, Quantitative Target
April 16, 2018EDF statement on BP's methane target in their Energy Transition report -
The Five Keys for Oil & Gas Companies to Establish Credible Methane Reduction Targets
April 13, 2018New EDF paper calls on energy companies to set ambitious methane reduction goals for both oil and gas sides of the business. -
International shipping agrees a climate target that will drive investment in clean fuel and technology
April 13, 2018EDF statement in reaction to the Maritime Environment Protection Committee's agreement of an initial greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy. -
Farm Bill Conservation Programs Model Bipartisanship. Other Titles Should Too.
April 13, 2018EDF statement on the House Agriculture Committee's farm bill release. -
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Evaluation of the framework for national marine environmental policies in Cuba
April 12, 2018A slow rate of economic developmentand a national commitment to sustainable developmenthas enabled Cuba to maintain some of the best preservedmarine ecosystems in the Caribbean region. -
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National vulnerability assessment of 34 finfish species
April 12, 2018Coastal areas of Cuba harbor richbiodiversity that provide a variety of important ecosystemservices, including fisheries production. High-valueinvertebrate fisheries in Cuba are managed on the basis ofscientific assessments, but comparable data and analysesare lacking for the much larger number of exploited finfishspecies. -
New Bill Clears Path to New Jersey’s Clean Energy Future
April 12, 2018New Bill Clears Path to New Jersey’s Clean Energy Future -
EDF Announces Satellite Mission to Locate and Measure Methane Emissions
April 11, 2018EDF Announces Satellite Mission to Locate and Measure Methane Emissions -
EDF, fishing industry team up to cut outdated regulations while improving sustainability
April 11, 2018Analysis finds West Coast fishery recovery could boost jobs, economy, and sustainability while reducing outdated regulatory burdens. -
Report: Pruitt’s Air Toxics Loophole Could Mean Sharp Increase in Air Pollution for Houston
April 10, 2018Report: Pruitt’s Air Toxics Loophole Could Mean Sharp Increase in Air Pollution for Houston -
EDF and Fishermen Help Secure 140,000-Square-Miles of New Ocean Protections
April 10, 2018A vast swath of sensitive ocean habitat will be protected while less sensitive fishing grounds will be reopened, EDF announced. -
Shipping’s Draft Emissions Target is a Small Step but in the Right Direction
April 6, 2018EDF's statement on the International Maritime Organisation's draft initial greenhouse gas strategy that calls on international shipping to reduce total annual GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050. -
“I am shocked by the proposed removal of the blanket section 4(d) rule”
April 6, 2018FWS proposes removing the long‑standing ESA 4(d) rule, a move EDF says undermines decades of species protection and defies the law’s conservation purpose. -
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New regional emissions study offers insights into New Mexico’s oil and gas emissions problems
April 5, 2018A new study from the Western Regional Air Partnership finds methane emissions from New Mexico’s oil and gas facilities are higher than previous estimates.More on:
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Pruitt has made environmental injustice the norm at EPA: 5 shocking examples
April 5, 2018The EPA chief’s slash-and-burn policies are punishing our most vulnerable Americans.More on:
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Putting fisheries investment risk in perspective
April 4, 2018Risk is a key barrier for financial institutions and capital markets to get involved in wild fisheries investments. -
WY Judge Pauses Standards to Cut Natural Gas Waste but Ignores Key Considerations
April 4, 2018WY Judge Pauses Standards to Cut Natural Gas Waste but Ignores Key Considerations; EDF Will File Immediate Appeal -
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The future of groundwater in California: An introduction
April 3, 2018The 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) created, for the first time and on an unprecedented scale, a mandate to change how groundwater is managed statewide in California. While enacting SGMA was a tremendous step forward, communities and water districts now face the considerable challenge of creating successful groundwater management programs. -
Ambitious Plan Solidifies Illinois as Renewable Energy Leader
April 3, 2018The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the state’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (the Plan). -
Texas Farmers’ Market to Celebrate Local Conservation Efforts at Monarch Festival
April 3, 2018Austin-area ranchers and conservationists show beef and butterflies can thrive together -
Disclosure of Scott Pruitt’s Sweetheart Deal for Lobbyist’s Condo is Latest Ethics Scandal
April 2, 2018Disclosure of Scott Pruitt’s Sweetheart Deal for Lobbyist’s Condo is Latest Ethics Scandal -
Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken Clean Cars Standards “a Dead End Road”
April 2, 2018Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken Clean Cars Standards “a Dead End Road” -
Timeline for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Accelerated by Two Years
April 2, 2018Permits for Louisiana’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion are now 22 months faster, helping restore wetlands and address urgent coastal land loss. -
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Clean energy boom played key role in recent US carbon emissions drop, study shows
March 30, 2018 | Kristina Mohlin, Senior Director & Distinguished Economist, Policy AnalysisWind, solar and other clean energy development held their own against natural gas, accounting for nearly one-third of emissions reductions 2007 – 2013.More on:


