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Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power
August 8, 2017Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power -
D.C. Circuit Court Pauses Clean Power Plan Litigation for Sixty More Days
August 8, 2017D.C. Circuit delays Clean Power Plant litigation for another 60 days -
EDF Recognizes Communities Making Progress on Replacing Lead Water Pipes
August 7, 2017Environmental 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. -
Agency, states should not put politics over science on sage-grouse
August 7, 2017 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsThe Department of the Interior today released the results of a 60-day departmental review of the federal plans for greater sage-grouse – a review -
EDF, Partners Notify EPA of Impending Lawsuit over Its Failure to Protect Millions from Cross-State Air Pollution
August 4, 2017we 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 -
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"Good Neighbors" can help millions breathe easy
August 2, 2017MD, 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.More on:
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EPA Withdraws Unlawful Attempt to Delay the Implementation of America’s Health-Based Smog Standard
August 2, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesU.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt withdrew his unlawful delay that postponed the implementation of our nation’s health-based smog standard. -
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5 things the world may not know about America and the environment
August 1, 2017 | Keith Gaby, Vice President, Public AffairsThe United States is losing respect overseas, but most Americans don't support Trump's destructive policies.More on:
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Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on the “RED SNAPPER” Act
July 31, 2017Statement 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. -
Full D.C. Circuit Issues Mandate in Decision Overturning EPA’s Suspension of Limits on Oil and Gas Pollution
July 31, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt ruled that U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt acted unlawfully in suspending pollution limits for the oil and gas industry. -
EDF, Partners Ask Court to Block Unlawful Suspension of BLM’s Natural Gas Waste Prevention Standards
July 28, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF and partners file motion for summary judgment in BLM methane lawsuit -
Business and Environmental Leaders Call for Strong Canadian Oil and Gas Methane Regulations
July 27, 2017EDF and other environmental groups file comments for Canada's federal methane regulationsMore on:
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North Carolina Affirms Clean Energy Leadership with New Law
July 27, 2017EDF statement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political AffairsMore on:
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Bad Budget Deals in Pennsylvania Would Negatively Impact Environmental Protections
July 27, 2017 | Dan Grossman, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionPA Senate approved a budget plan with a natural gas tax, trading clean air and water protections while failing to close the budget gap. -
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Collaboration toward zero deforestation
July 26, 2017EDF and Forest Trends examine case studies on corporate commitments that support Nationally Determined Contributions in Brazil and Indonesia.More on:
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California Extends Landmark Cap-and-Trade Program and Accelerates Air Quality Improvement
July 26, 2017Environmental Defense Fund commends Governor Jerry Brown and Legislators for their leadership on AB 617 to address air pollution and protect public health -
Illinois Continues Clean Energy Hot Streak with Cutting-Edge Energy Data Standards
July 26, 2017Illinois Continues Clean Energy Hot Streak with Cutting-Edge Energy Data Standards -
Governor Brown Secures Powerful Climate Tool for Next Generation of Californians
July 25, 2017Environmental Defense Fund applauds Governor Jerry Brown for signing and the California Legislature for passing AB 398 -
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U.S. District Court Decides in Favor of New York’s Clean Energy Standard
July 25, 2017A federal court upheld New York’s Clean Energy Standard, affirming the state’s authority to cut carbon and protect communities with cleaner energy.More on:
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Conservation Groups: After 30 Years of Studies, Get Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Constructed Quickly
July 20, 2017Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its first public scoping meeting to inform development of Environmental Impact Statement for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion -
Governor Cooper Moves to Protect Coastal Communities, Announces Opposition to Offshore Drilling
July 20, 2017NC Governor announces opposition to offshore drilling -
EDF Applauds Maryland Announcement That It Will Sue Over Cross-State Smokestack Pollution
July 20, 2017 | Vickie Patton, General CounselThe state of Maryland will sue EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for failure to act to reduce cross-state air pollution that is increasing smog in Maryland -
EDF Applauds Appointment of Water Innovator to Leadership Role
July 19, 2017 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement of Maurice Hall, Associate Vice President of Water, Environmental Defense Fund -
"Deep Concerns" Over Nomination of Industry Consultant to Lead Toxics Program at EPA
July 18, 2017"Deep Concerns" Over Nomination of Industry Consultant to Lead Toxics Program at EPA -
Conservation groups sue to protect Red Snapper, promote reform
July 17, 2017Today, Environmental Defense Fund and other conservation groups filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia...
