Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. Readers of this blog know that EDF is no fan of how the Trump EPA has implemented – in our view, twisted – the 2016 reforms made to the review process for new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  Decision after decision over the last 3.5 […]

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. Readers of this blog know that EDF is no fan of how the Trump EPA has implemented – in our view, twisted – the 2016 reforms made to the review process for new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  Decision after decision over the last 3.5 […]

The results of the latest joint California-Quebec cap-and-trade auction were released today. As expected, the auction was significantly undersubscribed, something not seen since February 2017. The low revenue from this auction points to a need for California to develop a diversified, long-term strategy to fund critical climate programs, even as the state works to balance […]

The results of the latest joint California-Quebec cap-and-trade auction were released today. As expected, the auction was significantly undersubscribed, something not seen since February 2017. The low revenue from this auction points to a need for California to develop a diversified, long-term strategy to fund critical climate programs, even as the state works to balance […]

The results of the latest joint California-Quebec cap-and-trade auction were released today. As expected, the auction was significantly undersubscribed, something not seen since February 2017. The low revenue from this auction points to a need for California to develop a diversified, long-term strategy to fund critical climate programs, even as the state works to balance […]

Written by Ronnie Citron-Fink

To combat COVID-19, the country has no federal health policy. America also has no federal climate policy. The Trump administration has addressed these crisis's by passing the buck to the states. Governors, mayors and local officials from across the country have stepped up to keep Americans safe and healthy.

Written by Molly Rauch

Moms gave testimony last week because families have the right to know if the air is safe. Wheeler’s proposal on particle pollution is too weak. It ignores scientific evidence, and flouts procedural considerations that should be paramount during during COVID-19.

With the start of another hurricane season and as the state continues recovery, Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 and the forthcoming Resilience Plan are essential first steps toward a more resilient North Carolina.

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With the start of another hurricane season and as the state continues recovery, Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 and the forthcoming Resilience Plan are essential first steps toward a more resilient North Carolina.

With the start of another hurricane season and as the state continues recovery, Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 and the forthcoming Resilience Plan are essential first steps toward a more resilient North Carolina.

Statements from Environmental Defense Fund and Healthy Air & Water Colorado

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order last December that could force many clean energy resources to bid into the nation’s largest wholesale electricity market, PJM, at artificially high prices. State policy makers, consumer and environmental advocates and the clean energy industry alike spoke out in vigorous opposition. Now, that order is being challenged […]

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order last December that could force many clean energy resources to bid into the nation’s largest wholesale electricity market, PJM, at artificially high prices. State policy makers, consumer and environmental advocates and the clean energy industry alike spoke out in vigorous opposition. Now, that order is being challenged […]

Responsible parties should be held accountable for damages that they caused (NEW ORLEANS – May 27, 2020) Louisiana’s Legislature is currently considering SB440, a bill that would significantly impact ongoing lawsuits on behalf of Louisiana coastal parishes seeking to hold responsible parties accountable for damages done to wetlands within their jurisdictions. The Senate decided not to take up SB359 during this session, however, key aspects of this bill have now been added to SB440 which is making its way through ...

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Responsible parties should be held accountable for damages that they caused (NEW ORLEANS – May 27, 2020) Louisiana’s Legislature is currently considering SB440, a bill that would significantly impact ongoing lawsuits on behalf of Louisiana coastal parishes seeking to hold responsible parties accountable for damages done to wetlands within their jurisdictions. The Senate decided not to take up SB359 during this session, however, key aspects of this bill have now been added to SB440 which is making its way through ...

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As investors take a hard look at the U.S. energy sector during this time of volatility, natural gas flaring is one of the most important and immediate risks to manage. The eyesore of the oilfield, flaring natural gas destroys shareholder value and creates environmental, social and governance risk — exactly the kind of problem that […]