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Industry is Wrong to Argue Fracking is Risk-Free; EPA Fracking Report Drops Controversial Draft Phrase Discounting Water Risk
December 13, 2016The EPA finalized its study on fracking’s drinking water impacts, removing a statement claiming no widespread harm after criticism and political scrutiny. -
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, 2016Trump 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 -
Scott Pruitt Is a “Deeply Troubling” Choice for EPA Administrator – EDF
December 7, 2016Trump nominates Oklahoma Attorney General to head the Environmental Protection Agency -
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) -
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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, 2016Environmental 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, 2016Army 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 passed the bipartisan Future Energy Jobs Bill, boosting clean energy, efficiency, jobs, and $10B in investments while lowering pollution and bills -
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This EPA candidate brags about suing the agency, calls climate science "unsettled"
November 30, 2016Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt used his current position to try to block some of the EPA’s most important air-quality rules.More on:
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European Commission Recognizes Investor Confidence Project as Best Practice for Energy Efficiency Financing
November 30, 2016ICP Europe is a project of Environmental Defense Fund to standardise energy efficiency upgrades in a way that makes them more attractive to investors and building owners alike.More on:
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America’s Clean Cars Standards Will Stay Strong under New Proposal
November 30, 2016EPA announces mid-term Clean Car Standards proposal, says standards are appropriate and should remain unchanged -
Violence over Dakota Access Pipeline is “Wholly Unacceptable”
November 30, 2016As winter hits the Northern Plains, the Dakota Access standoff deepens. We urge all sides to remain nonviolent and respect property and free speech. -
EDF Statement on EPA First Ten Chemicals Under Reformed TSCA
November 29, 2016oday, EDF released the following statement upon EPA's announcement of the first ten chemicals to be reviewed under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): -
New Draft Permits Could Reduce Oil & Gas Pollution in Pennsylvania
November 23, 2016DEP efforts could reduce methane pollution in Pennsylvania, prevent companies from wasting a valuable energy source -
Lawsuits Filed to Block New Standards to Reduce Waste of Natural Gas on Public Lands
November 22, 2016first lawsuits filed to block BLM's standards that reduce methane waste from oila nd gas drilling on public lands -
First Legal Brief Filed in Latest Attack against the Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
November 21, 2016first brief filed in lawsuits over Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Supplemental Finding -
Continued global momentum for climate action on display in Marrakesh as countries agree on broad roadmap to implement Paris accord
November 18, 2016The Marrakesh talks represented the pivot from agreement to action. -
Environmental Champion Tom Carper Named Ranking Member of Senate EPW Committee
November 18, 2016Senator Tom Carper named Ranking Member of Senate EPW Committee -
IEA’s World Energy Outlook Offers Compelling Case For Further Global GHG Reductions
November 16, 2016the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global energy-related CO2 emissions were flat in 2016, while fossil fuel subsidies declined and renewable energy increased. -
U.S. mid-century plan shows deep decarbonization is both possible and practical
November 16, 2016The U.S. mid-century plan shows how the U.S. can deeply decarbonize its economy while capitalizing on the economic opportunities inherent in the transition to a low-carbon future.

