Book Review: Earth Squad: 50 People Who Are Saving the Planet
Written by Katy Farber
A new children's book titled, Earth Squad: 50 People Who Are Saving the Planet, is a bright new addition to the growing library of books about inspiring environmentalists.
EPA Takes a “Good Step” for Public Health with Update to Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
EPA Takes a “Good Step” for Public Health with Update to Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
Stronger Workforce Development Policies and Labor Standards Help Fossil Fuel Communities in the Energy Transition
Stronger Workforce Development Policies and Labor Standards Help Fossil Fuel Communities in the Energy Transition
Federal labor policies are critical for ensuring a fair energy transition
This fourth report in a joint research series by Environmental Defense Fund and Resources for the Future examines U.S. federal labor programs and policies that can support fossil fuel workers through the energy transition. Wesley Look, Molly Robertson, and Dan Propp of RFF and Jake Higdon of EDF contributed to the report described in this […]
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Federal labor policies are critical for ensuring a fair energy transition
Federal labor policies are critical for ensuring a fair energy transition
Confirmation of Deb Haaland to Lead Interior Inspires Hope for Climate Leadership
Written by Dominique Browning
Deb Haaland was confirmed today as Secretary of the Interior. She is also the first Indigenous cabinet Secretary, and second-highest-ranking enrolled Native American to ever serve in the federal government.
Historic Confirmation of Haaland Makes Climate Action a Top Priority at Interior
Historic Confirmation of Haaland Makes Climate Action a Top Priority at Interior
Legislation to Empower New Mexico to Strengthen Air, Water and Climate Protections Passes Senate
Legislation to Empower New Mexico to Strengthen Air, Water and Climate Protections Passes Senate
The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
Passenger cars have been leading the way, so far, in the development of zero emission technologies. But there’s also a movement underway to develop heavy-duty electric vehicles – like freight trucks and buses – that could have sweeping benefits for the climate, public health, and American jobs. At EDF, we just released a new report, […]
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Virtual Meetings to Provide Information and Resources on Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
Virtual Meetings to Provide Information and Resources on Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
On March 5, 2021, the Army Corps of Engineers released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion for public review, triggering a 60-day comment period. The Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group (LATIG) also released a draft Restoration Plan identifying how the project will help restore the ecosystem in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. But where does my voice fit in? Coming in at over 5000 pages, consisting of 10 ...
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