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Scott Pruitt's long list of ethical transgressions signal his disregard for ethical standards.

Advocates Call on Albany to Cut Traffic Congestion, Lower Air Pollution, and Address Growing Health Concerns

Government of Belize has announced it will expand its network of no-take zones, a type of marine protected area, from approximately 3 percent to over 10 percent by the end of 2018. The expanded areas are managed in concert with a national secure fishing rights program established in 2016.

Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on Gulf Council approval of new pilots to test state management of recreational red snapper fishing.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and other state and federal agencies to collaborate on permitting for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.

EDF report aims to help water managers better understand the suite of tools and approaches that can be used to enhance the sustainable management of groundwater.

As the New Mexico legislature meets, a new report from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) shows how a lack of positive environmental policy leadership from the Martinez and Trump Administrations is fueling a growing threat to the health of New Mexico’s children and families.

New York mom Elizabeth Stein testifies for EDF in support of historic climate and health protections.

Statement from EDF’s Kevin Moran on Governor Ducey’s State of the State address

Looking back, we may see 2017 as the year we really started taking on the full measure of our coastal challenges. Here's to 2018 and beyond, and to continuing progress to restore our coast. Op-ed by EDF's Steve Cochran for The Times-Picayune.

As 2017 draws to a close, we take stock of sustainable fishery successes that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

Statements issued by EDF and other groups in response to decision to issue a stay in their lawsuit against the Department of Commerce.

A roadmap for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean transportation in the state.

Colorado oil and gas industry joins with environmentalists, state regulators to improve methane standards

EDF and other groups working to address Louisiana’s land loss crisis released a report outlining 17 priority projects for restoring the Mississippi River Delta.

National and local conservation organizations committed to coastal Louisiana restoration issued the following statement in support of GOMESA funding.

Fred Krupp statement on the California wildfires

EDF to partner with Philippine bureau of fisheries to implement science-based policies and fishing reforms to provide critical support on policy

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left a dangerous aftermath in Puerto Rico. In addition to the lack of clean water, there is a massive problem with untreated sewage.

Today the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the State of Louisiana’s motion to intervene in litigation brought by the Environmental Defense Fund and the Ocean Conser

This is how we rebuild from catastrophic storms such as Harvey, Irma and Maria, with lower future risk for people and our economy.

EDF report catalogues far-reaching and grave threats to air, water and land, and to the people and economy of Florida if President Trump’s proposed 30 percent cut to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget is enacted this fall.

MD, DE and CT have petitioned EPA under the Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” safeguards to reduce smog-forming pollution discharged by out-of-state coal plant smokestacks.

EDF statement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs

NY court rules in favor of state's ZEC program