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Complete list of press releases

Statement By Eric Haxthausen Of Environmental Defense On Bush Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal
August 24, 2005
Fish Oil Supplements: Is the Brand You're Taking Safe?
August 24, 2005
NC Groups Say Bill Would Weaken Local Efforts To Limit Forest Loss
August 11, 2005
New Study: Half Of U.S. Endangered And Threatened Species Showed Stable Or Improving Trend, 1988 - 2002
August 11, 2005
Automaker Strategies Aggravate Global Warming
August 10, 2005
Innovative Partnership First To Reduce Antibiotics Use In Mainstream Pork Production
August 2, 2005
Environmental Defense Applauds New Conservation Banking Guidance
August 2, 2005
Environmental Defense Praises Carbon Sequestration Incentive Act
August 2, 2005
Groups Say EPA Plan Will Ensure Reductions in Power Plant Pollution, But More Cuts Needed
August 1, 2005
Environmental Defense Statement On Transportation Bill
July 28, 2005
Groups Say North Carolina Can Be National Model For Phase Out Of Hog Lagoons
July 25, 2005
Leading Conservation Groups Offer Shortage Proposal For Colorado River
July 18, 2005
Court Leaves Door Open To Regulate CO2 As Pollutant
July 15, 2005
Legislature's Vote To Raise Renewable Energy Requirement Will Boost Air Quality And The Economy
July 15, 2005
Environmental Defense Welcomes State Review Of Hetch Hetchy Studies
July 14, 2005