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Portman Amendment Would Increase Health Risk for Americans -- EDF
March 26, 2015Senator Portman’s amendment would undercut the section of the Clean Air Act that allows us to reduce pollution. -
Dr. Jane Lubchenco Wins Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
March 25, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauded the announcement of Dr. Jane Lubchenco as a 2015 Tyler Prize Laureate. -
New Manual Published To Help European Fisheries Reduce Discards
March 24, 2015EDF has released a manual to help fisheries in the European Union comply with the landings obligation under the Common Fisheries Policy. -
Travis County Paves the Way for Texas’ Energy and Water Efficiency Financing Plan
March 24, 2015EDF statement from John Hall, Texas State Director, Clean Energy -
New BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development
March 20, 2015 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionNew BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development Statement -
More Than Half a Million Americans Call for Better Health Protections from Smog
March 17, 2015EDF and other groups collect comments in favor of stronger smog protections, more than half a million total write in -
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, 2015EDF 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
