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Texas Representatives Aim to Expand Energy Independence, Improve Economy
March 13, 2015EDF statement from John Hall, Texas State Director, Clean Energy -
Oregon Governor Brown Signs Bill for Clean Fuels
March 13, 2015 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Derek Walker, Associate Vice President, U.S. Climate and Energy Program -
California Methane Symposium Explores How Science and Policy Can Address Powerful Climate Pollutant
March 12, 2015California Methane Symposium Brings Together Science and Policy to Address the Issue of Methane Pollution -
Bipartisan Chemical Safety Bill Creates Strong New Protections Against Hidden Health Threats
March 10, 2015The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act overhauls the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure everyday product safety. -
Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Rulemaking is a Step in the Right Direction
March 9, 2015EDF applauds Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection for improving natural gas regulations -
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill to reduce air pollution from natural gas drilling
March 9, 2015 | David Kelly, Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic RegionA bill introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives could help reduce dangerous air pollution from natural gas development and do a better job of protecting communities and fa -
Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe
March 5, 2015Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe -
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Why solar panels are becoming a middle-class commodity
March 4, 2015The price of solar panels has fallen by 80 percent since 2008, contributing to a surge in solar home systems in the United States.More on:
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Ecotourism in Cuba: A model for sustainable economic development
March 3, 2015Cuba’s industry could become the economic and ecological centerpiece in a growing Caribbean region.More on:
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Community Solar Would Give Illinoisans Unprecedented Access to Benefits of Renewables
March 3, 2015Entire neighborhoods could enjoy the financial benefits of renewable energy under Illinois’ first-ever “Community Solar” plan proposed by CUB and EDF. -
New York Approves Bold Plan for 21st-Century Energy Future
February 27, 2015New York Approves Bold Plan for 21st-Century Energy Future -
EDF Joins Dozens of States, Cities, Power Companies, Medical Associations and Clean Air Advocates to Ask the Supreme Court to Uphold Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
February 26, 2015 | Vickie Patton, General CounselEPA and allies, including EDF, file briefs with the Supreme Court in the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Case -
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Denies AEP’s Plan to Subsidize Coal Power Plants
February 25, 2015EDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Attorney, US Climate and Energy Program -
Keystone Pipeline Veto a Step toward a Clean Energy Future -- EDF
February 24, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPresident Obama vetoes the Keystone pipeline bill. Fred Krupp says thank you. -
Travis County Takes Lead on Energy and Water Efficiency Financing for Texas Industry
February 17, 2015Travis County Takes Lead on Energy and Water Efficiency Financing for Texas Industry -
Groups Support FERC’s Role in Enabling a Cleaner, More Efficient Energy System
February 17, 2015Filing Highlights: Clean Energy and Consumer Benefits of FERC Order 745 -
EDF, CUB Urge Illinois Electric Utilities to Offer Cost-Saving Electricity Pricing Plans
February 13, 2015Push for “Time-of-Use” electricity pricing amid historic modernization of Illinois power grid -
New USDA Funding Underscores Critical Role of Ranchers in Sage-Grouse Conservation
February 12, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Forests“The USDA is doubling down on its investment in sage-grouse conservation." -
New Report on Geoengineering a “Significant Milestone” – SRMGI
February 10, 2015 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistEDF and other members of SRMGI comment on a new National Academy of Sciences report on geoengineering -
California State Senators Propose New Climate Change and Clean Energy Legislation
February 10, 2015Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauds ambitious new effort to create jobs, cut pollution, and advance renewable energy solutions -
Survey Says Majority of Americans Believe BP Should Pay Maximum Gulf Oil Spill Fines
February 6, 2015New national survey reports 70 percent of Americans believe “BP should be fined the maximum amount allowed under Clean Water Act” for Gulf oil spill. -
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Exploring opportunities for ecosystem-based management of U.S. nearshore tropical reef fisheries
February 5, 2015By: Kendra Karr & Rod Fujita There is a general consensus that transitioning to ecosystem-based fisheries management will result in better outcomes for both marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them. But what exactly does that mean, and how exactly can fisheries management get there? Ecosystem-based fisheries management has been thoroughly debated and … -
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Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE)
February 5, 2015Explore EDF's Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE) report. -
Conservation Groups React to Coastal Restoration Cuts in President’s Budget
February 4, 2015Conservation organizations committed to Mississippi River Delta restoration react to Louisiana restoration funding cuts in President Obama’s budget. -
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Giant pandas face greatest threat yet: A hotter world
February 4, 2015As global temperatures rise, giant panda habitat is disappearing and so will eventually the endangered bears.More on:
