Peter Zalzal
Senior Counsel and Associate Vice President for Clean Air Strategies
Work
As a member of EDF’s Domestic Climate and Air legal team, Peter Zalzal works to secure clean air and support climate change mitigation through policy initiatives and strategic litigation. Peter works with businesses, public health groups, states, environmental groups and other allies to advocate and defend efficient policies to curb emissions that are destabilizing the climate and harming human health.
Background
Before joining Environmental Defense Fund, Peter spent time teaching as a part of Teach for America. He has also interned and volunteered for organizations focused on environmental law and environmental justice.
Education
JD, Boston University School of Law.
BA, Economics, History - University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Honors:
Morehead Scholarship
Latest pieces
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U.S. signs global commitment to 100% zero-emission trucks, buses at COP27
November 30, 2022
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The EU just moved closer to all zero-emission cars. That heightens urgency for the U.S. to act
July 19, 2021
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This Fourth of July, we have an opportunity for independence from harmful vehicle pollution
July 2, 2021
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The introduction of Ford’s electric F-150 pickup truck is a big milestone in the race to zero-emission vehicles
May 17, 2021
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The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
March 12, 2021
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Suspension of clean air standards for the oil and gas industry: an urgent health threat for Americans
June 5, 2017
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In Early Action, EPA Administrator Pruitt Moves to Block Communities’ Right to Know about Oil and Gas Pollution
March 7, 2017
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Defending BLM Standards that Reduce Waste, Protect Air Quality
December 6, 2016
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New Standards for Cleaner Freight Trucks – By the Numbers
August 17, 2016
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EPA Updates Standards to Reduce Methane Pollution from Landfills
July 15, 2016