Climate ambition is often thought of in terms of the stringency of emission reduction commitments, expressed by countries under the landmark Paris Agreement as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). While the NDCs that have been pledged by countries are important, they are only the first step. To truly assess progress in reducing global climate pollution, it […]

Legislation introduced in the House and directives from the Trump administration have unnecessarily pitted the welfare and legacy of America's most vulnerable critters against the industrial and economic interests. DOF. C3. Regional.

Legislation introduced in the House and directives from the Trump administration have unnecessarily pitted the welfare and legacy of America's most vulnerable critters against the industrial and economic interests. DOF. C3. Regional.

Stephanie Schwarz, J.D., is a Legal Fellow.  Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. On Friday EDF submitted comments to EPA on a batch of Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published on August 1 pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The SNURs relate to 145 new chemicals for which […]

Stephanie Schwarz, J.D., is a Legal Fellow.  Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. On Friday EDF submitted comments to EPA on a batch of Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published on August 1 pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The SNURs relate to 145 new chemicals for which […]

By Ananya Roy A mom rubs her sons back as she murmurs softly “It’s going to be OK. You are going to feel better soon.”“Mom, am I going to miss baseball practice again?” Frustration lacing every word, as the young boy looked longingly at the sunshine streaming through the emergency department waiting area window. The […]

By Ananya Roy A mom rubs her sons back as she murmurs softly “It’s going to be OK. You are going to feel better soon.”“Mom, am I going to miss baseball practice again?” Frustration lacing every word, as the young boy looked longingly at the sunshine streaming through the emergency department waiting area window. The […]

The safest path to avoid a lawsuit is to create a sustainability plan that follows groundwater rights.

The safest path to avoid a lawsuit is to create a sustainability plan that follows groundwater rights.

Trump Administration Removes Scientific Information about Climate Change in Proposed Rollback of Clean Power Plan

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. News reports today indicate that the President is nominating Alexandra Dapolito Dunn for Assistant Administrator of EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, which implements the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Here is our first take on what she will be facing and need to do, if […]

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. News reports today indicate that the President is nominating Alexandra Dapolito Dunn for Assistant Administrator of EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, which implements the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Here is our first take on what she will be facing and need to do, if […]

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist. News reports today indicate that the President is nominating Alexandra Dapolito Dunn for Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, which implements the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Here is our first take on what she will be facing and need to do, if […]

California Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Regional Grid Bill, Undercuts New 100 Percent Clean Energy Target

As a working mother, I often have to multi-task. Recently, as I watched my toddler push his food around his plate, I caught up on last week’s news that Fortune had released its annual “Change the World” list of top companies using the profit motive to help the planet and tackle social problems. About 10 […]