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Complete list of press releases

Duke Energy's Save-a-Watt Proposal Rejected by South Carolina Utility Regulators
February 26, 2009
National Environmental Group Applauds Mayor's Plans for Extensive Pedestrian Plaza in Heart of Times Square
February 26, 2009
DOT Adviser Praises Congressional Commission Proposal to Reform Transportation Financing
February 26, 2009
Environmental Defense Fund Welcomes EPA Clean Air Standards to Reduce Hazardous Diesel Pollution
February 26, 2009
Main U.S. Toxics Law Failing to Ensure Safety of Thousands of Chemicals
February 26, 2009
Obama Energy Adviser Elgie Holstein Joins Environmental Defense Fund
February 26, 2009
Statement from Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defense Fund, on President Obama
February 24, 2009
U.S. Climate Change Science Program Must Focus on Health, Experts Say
February 23, 2009
Group Launches Major Ad Campaign in 3,000 Subway Cars
February 23, 2009
KKR and EDF Partnership Helps Companies Save Over $16 Million While Reducing Emissions and Waste
February 18, 2009
House-Passed Stimulus Conference Report Praised for Transit, High Speed Rail, and Flexible Transportation Funding
February 13, 2009
How Does California Avoid a Future Hijacking of the State Budget?
February 13, 2009
Safe Journeys for Western Wildlife
February 12, 2009
Green Group Urges City to Enforce New Laws to Cut Pollution in School Zones
February 10, 2009
Stimulus Bill Conferees Urged to Adopt Best Transportation Provisions in Senate and House Bills
February 10, 2009