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With the final Healthy Climate Plan, Michigan has the chance to lead on climate – but it must turn commitments into action
August 5, 2022 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionLast month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the coal industry and its allies to curtail the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to tackle climate pollution from existing fossil fuel power plants. This setback makes action in Michigan and in states across the country – where governors and regulators have powerful tools to …More on:
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Unleaded Juice: Getting Credible Lab Results is Essential
August 5, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals This is the third in our Unleaded Juice blog series exploring how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets limits for toxic elements like lead, arsenic, and cadmium in food and the implications for the agency’s Closer To Zero program. FDA’s move to establish action levels on lead in juice …More on:
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EPA Takes Important Step to Ban Chrysotile Asbestos
August 5, 2022 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals PolicyMaria Doa, Ph.D., Senior Director, Chemicals Policy EPA has made the important and long-awaited decision to propose banning nearly all remaining uses of chrysotile asbestos in the United States. EDF submitted comments supporting this proposed ban (with some caveats) because of the high risk of cancer and fatal respiratory diseases for individuals who import, process,More on:
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Cumulative risk assessment framework
August 4, 2022EDF’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Cumulative Risk Assessment (CRA) Framework illustrates how EPA can conceptualize and apply comprehensive cumulative risk evaluations in a way that is pragmatic and protective of public health, especially for those at greatest risk.More on:
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Amid Growing Climate Disasters, Legislation Will Expedite Recovery Dollars to Impacted Communities
August 4, 2022 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsEDF statement from Natalie SniderMore on:
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Congressional Passage of Inflation Reduction Act is Critical to Tackling the West’s Water Crisis
August 3, 2022 | Christopher Kuzdas, Senior Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsChris Kuzdas, co-lead of the Water for Arizona coalition and Senior Manager, Climate Resilient Water Systems at Environmental Defense Fund, issued the following statement about the critical need to pass the Inflation Reduction Act.More on:
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Breakthrough on budget reconciliation: 3 actions companies can take now
August 2, 2022 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorLast week, Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced their agreement to an investment package including $369 billion in climate and energy programs over the next ten years (see summary). This is a remarkable turnaround after negotiations on these provisions seemed to stall earlier this month. Senate Democrats continued efforts to get them …More on:
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Environmental Advocates Ask to Intervene in Legal Challenge to Fuel Economy Standards
August 1, 2022 | Andy Su, Attorney, TransportationEnvironmental Advocates Ask to Intervene in Legal Challenge to Fuel Economy StandardsMore on:
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Long-sought Senate agreement renews hope for historic U.S. climate action
July 28, 2022The new $369 billion agreement represents the largest piece of climate legislation in U.S. history.More on:
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McEachin Bill Would Provide Tools to Protect Health Through Better Understanding of Local Air Pollution
July 28, 2022U.S. Representative A. Donald McEachin (VA) today introduced the “Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act” to strengthen hyperlocal air quality insights and improve understanding of the health impacts of air pollution.More on:
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Agreement Presents Opportunity for Historic Climate Action in Senate
July 28, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentAgreement Presents Opportunity for Historic Climate Action in SenateMore on:
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Schumer, Manchin Announce Deal That Could Bring Climate, Clean Energy Action in the Senate
July 27, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentSchumer, Manchin Announce Deal That Could Bring Climate, Clean Energy Action in the SenateMore on:
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Now is the time for California to go bold on electric trucks and buses
July 26, 2022 | Lauren Navarro, Senior Manager, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsThere is no single fix to the climate, air quality, political and economic challenges facing California, but the state’s early action to electrify its fleet of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is one example of smart policy that can move us in a positive direction. As California’s legislative session concludes in August, lawmakers and the California …More on:
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Iowa’s Watershed Approach provides a model for tackling big challenges on the Mississippi River.
July 25, 2022The Iowa Watershed Approach offers a strategy for reducing flood risk and improving water quality in the state of Iowa. The post Iowa’s Watershed Approach provides a model for tackling big challenges on the Mississippi River. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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A conservation win and groundwater loss: Arizona ends 2022 session with mixed water record
July 20, 2022 | Christopher Kuzdas, Senior Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsAfter months of negotiations, the Arizona Legislature passed a major water spending plan last month with funding for new conservation efforts to address deteriorating water supply conditions. However, for the fourth year in a row, state leaders failed to pass legislation to address unlimited groundwater pumping, missing an opportunity to enable a water secure future for 1.5 million rural residents and the state as a whole. The post A conservation win and groundwater loss: Arizona ends 2022 session with mixed water record first appeared on On the Water Front.More on:
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This almond industry expert participated in the Leadership Institute to learn more about groundwater. Now he’s sharing that knowledge.
July 19, 2022 | Mariana Rivera-Torres, Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsDonny Hicks, a longtime almond farmer near Modesto, participated in the Water Leadership Institute to better understand groundwater issues in his area. Read on to learn what Donny gained from the institute and how he is adapting to water scarcity by working with another institute graduate to test a new innovative irrigation system. The post This almond industry expert participated in the Leadership Institute to learn more about groundwater. Now he’s sharing that knowledge. first appeared on On the Water Front.More on:
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Biden, Senators Must Come Together to Take Climate Action
July 15, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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As nations sign on to end routine flaring, Biden admin must act
July 15, 2022 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionThe last two months have seen encouraging momentum in the effort to tackle emissions of methane — a greenhouse gas that drives over a quarter of current warming — and the practice of flaring, which is a major source of energy waste and methane pollution. Starting with last month’s Major Economies Forum, one of the …More on:
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New Analysis: Joining Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Alongside a Strong Carbon Plan, Helps North Carolina Achieve Greater Climate Benefits at Reduced Costs
July 15, 2022 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionNew analysis from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Rural Beacon Initiative (RBI) shows that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) can be an integral tool for North Carolina to cost-effectively reduce emissions and meet the state’s carbon reduction goals.More on:
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Power Sector Decarbonization in North Carolina
July 15, 2022New analysis from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Rural Beacon Initiative (RBI) shows that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) can be an integral tool for North Carolina to cost-effectively reduce emissions and meet the state’s carbon reduction goals.More on:
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Bill Would Protect Public Health with Better Air Pollution Data
July 14, 2022U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today reintroduced the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2022, a bill that would strengthen air quality monitoring in communities near industrial sources of pollution.More on:
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TCEQ announces critical new funding commitment for zero-emission trucks
July 14, 2022 | Phillip Martin, Manager, Zero-emission Truck Initiative in TexasCritical funding for more zero-emission trucks in Texas is on the way. For the first time ever, a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant program that provides incentives to replace heavy-duty diesel vehicles will guarantee that at least half of the funding awarded will go to projects that include zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks.More on:
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Leading Environmental Groups Call for Uhlmann’s Confirmation to Head EPA Enforcement Office
July 11, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF, EarthJustice and other organizations urge the placement of permanent leader in this critically important enforcement role.More on:
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EDF and NRDC Announce New Ad Urging Congressional Action on Climate & Clean Energy
July 8, 2022Environmental Defense Fund and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) are launching a joint ad demanding climate action through the clean energy investments Congress is considering. The ad amplifies President Biden’s urgent call to reduce climate pollution and ensure clean air and water for everyone while creating millions of good jobs.More on:
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FDA decisions leave ortho-phthalates in food and our safety in limbo
July 7, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsOn May 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced four incongruous actions in response to petitions submitted by EDF and others asking the agency to ban the use of more than two dozen ortho-phthalates (phthalates) in food packaging and processing equipment.More on: