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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, 2017Court 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, 2017EDF 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, 2017PA 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, 2017The 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, 2017Statement 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... -
California Extends Landmark Cap-and-Trade Program, Accelerates Air Quality Improvement
July 17, 2017EDF celebrates the passage of two bills, which will extend California’s landmark cap-and-trade program. -
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Environmental impact bonds: Next big thing for green investments?
July 14, 2017The impact investing sector is expected to grow tenfold from $77 billion to about $700 billion by 2020.More on:
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Water agreement signals “new levels of coordination,” say conservation groups
July 14, 2017U.S. Bureau of Reclamation joins Arizona to boost levels in Lake Mead and secure water supplies for 6+ million Arizona residentsMore on:
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U.S. District Court Decides in Favor of Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act
July 14, 2017S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois decides in favor of the state’s Future Energy Jobs Act -
Court Rejects EPA Administrator Pruitt’s Request for 52 Days to Comply with Ruling on Oil and Gas Pollution Protections
July 13, 2017court grants scott pruitt a 14 day delay in the mandate for the oil and gas pollution standards ruling -
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Updated USGS Maps Show Decreased Rate of Louisiana Land Loss
July 12, 2017Updated USGS maps show decreased rate of Louisiana land loss. Conservation groups including EDF say urgent action still needed to slow down continued land loss and build new land.More on:
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Health and Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Its Delay of Clean Air Protections for Millions
July 12, 2017Health and environmental groups sued EPA to block its delay of the 2015 smog standard, vital for protecting millions of Americans’ health.
