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Our groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts

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Complete list of press releases

Veto Threat Imperils 17-State Clean Car Program As EPA Decision Pending
December 7, 2007
California Establishes Historic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program
December 7, 2007
Environmental Defense Praises Energy Bill Passage, Commitment to Comprehensive Climate Action
December 6, 2007
Key House Democrat Commits to Comprehensive Climate Change Action Next Year
December 6, 2007
Environmental Defense Hails Landmark Vote on Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Bill
December 5, 2007
Weiner, Fidler, AAA Alternatives to Congestion Pricing Fail Reality Test, Transportation Expert Analysis Shows
December 5, 2007
Groundbreaking Analysis Finds Abundant, Low-Cost U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Opportunities
November 29, 2007
New Study Recommends Faster, More Cost-Effective Ways to Clean Up Chesapeake Bay
November 29, 2007
Leading Scientists Urge EPA to Find that Global Warming Pollution Endangers Human Health and Welfare
November 28, 2007
Environmental Defense Hires Thomas Glenn
November 27, 2007
The Co-operators vehicle fleet goes green to reduce global warming emissions
November 26, 2007
New Analysis Shows Majority of Traffic Mitigation Commission Hearing Witnesses Suggested Improvements to Make Congestion Pricing Work
November 20, 2007
Potential Model for Restructuring National Nanotechnology Initiative Offered to Better Address Nano Risks
November 19, 2007
Court Rejects Federal Fuel Economy Standards
November 15, 2007
Statement of Environmental Defense on the environmental aspects of Wal-Mart
November 15, 2007