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Nevada commits $2 million to sage-grouse pilots to kick start conservation market
December 11, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsGovernor Sandoval and Secretary Jewell announce support for pilots on private and public lands through the Nevada Conservation Credit System -
"Agreement in sight!" EDF statement on new COP 21 draft
December 10, 2015The new draft text is further proof that the Paris talks are building a strong, durable agreement. -
Secretary Kerry builds support for a strong agreement that's designed to ladder up ambition over time
December 9, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTransparency, no double counting of reductions, and stock-taking every five years are the essential elements. We can't leave Paris without a credible framework to ratchet up the ambition -
RESTORE Council Votes to Approve Priority List of Gulf Restoration Projects for Funding
December 9, 2015Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council approves first Funded Priorities List of restoration projects Council will prioritize for funding -
New Environmental-Industry Science Initiative Could Help Inform Opportunities for Global Methane Reductions
December 8, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentNew Environmental-Industry Science Initiative Could Help Inform Opportunities for Global Methane Reductions -
Leading Environmental and Public Health Groups File in Court To Defend Strong Legal Foundation of Clean Power Plan
December 8, 2015Leading Environmental and Public Health Groups File in Court To Defend Strong Legal Foundation of Clean Power Plan -
D.C. Circuit Court Hears Arguments about Life-Saving Mercury Standards
December 4, 2015D.C. Circuit Court holds oral arguments on whether to stay, or vacate, the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. EDF and others argue against vacating -
EDF Statement on USDA's Climate Change & Agriculture Report
December 2, 2015EDF Statement on USDA's Climate Change & Agriculture Report -
New Analysis Reveals that Indigenous Lands Hold More than 20% of World’s Tropical Forest Carbon
December 1, 2015Analysis of forests in indigenous territories shows recognizing, protecting rights of traditional peoples can make major contribution to slowing climate change.More on:
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Latino Leaders Announce Support for EPA’s Methane Pollution Standard
December 1, 2015Latino Leaders Announce Support for EPA’s Methane Pollution Standard -
Case study
After the BP oil spill, this bipartisan victory won billions for recovery
November 30, 2015Working across the aisle and with many partners, EDF secured legislation that guaranteed funding for coastal restoration.More on:
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Countries at COP 21 substantially increase funding for reducing emissions from deforestation & land use
November 30, 2015 | Steve Schwartzman, Associate Vice President, Tropical ForestsEDF welcomed a joint commitment announcement to provide $1 billion per year until 2020 on payment for verified emissions reductions from forests and lands -
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2015 was a breakthrough year for the environment. Here's why.
November 24, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentWhile data suggests that 2015 will likely go down as the hottest year on record, we've made extraordinary environmental progress in five key areas.More on:
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Letter
US-Cuba Memorandum of understanding [PDF]
November 24, 2015JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA ON COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -
Letter
US-Cuba Joint statement on environmental cooperation [PDF]
November 24, 2015JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ANDTHE REPUBLIC OF CUBA ON COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION -
State confirms enormity of natural gas mega-leak in Southern California
November 23, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentState confirms enormity of natural gas mega-leak in Southern California -
Alberta Shows Climate Leadership on Methane as Part of New Climate Plan
November 22, 2015Alberta Shows Climate Leadership on Methane as Part of New Climate Plan -
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The amazing comeback of U.S. fisheries, and what it means for sustainable seafood
November 20, 2015Thanks to a shift toward rights-based management over the last decade, more than two-thirds of the seafood harvested in federal waters is now sustainable.More on:
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Governor Jindal’s Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Coastal Restoration
November 20, 2015EDF and Mississippi River Delta restoration partners urge Louisiana state legislature to use rainy day fund, not coastal dollars, to fill budget gaps. -
EPA Reaffirms Enormous Health Benefits from Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
November 20, 2015EPA announces supplementary finding for the Merucry and Air Toxics Standards -
Analysis
Integrating spatial management with fisheries management - Workshop summary [PDF]
November 18, 2015Cuba sits at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. The largest of the Antillean chain, Cuba accounts for nearly half of the land mass of the Caribbean Islands. Stretching for 750 miles, Cuba supports diverse landscapes and seascapes and is the most important island in the region in terms of biodiversity.With more than 3,000 endemic vascular plant species, and more than 160 endemic animal species, Cuba is considered by many to be the “crown jewel of the Caribbean." -
U.S. and Cuba Sign Agreement to Protect Shared Marine Life
November 18, 2015 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanOfficials from the US and Cuba are signing a historic agreement to bring the countries together to protect vital marine ecosystems from manmade threats. -
Louisiana’s Gubernatorial Candidates Declare Positions on Key Coastal Restoration Fiscal Issues
November 18, 2015Groups publish coastal restoration position statements by Louisiana gubernatorial candidates Vitter and Edwards -
EDF Welcomes IEA Ministerial Statement on Energy and Climate Change
November 18, 2015EDF Welcomes IEA Ministerial Statement on Energy and Climate Change -
EPA Proposes Updates to Life-Saving Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
November 17, 2015EPA proposes updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule so it meets the 2008 ozone standard