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TCEQ Falling Down in Protecting Texans from Oil and Gas Pollution
March 16, 2021 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasEDF statement from Colin Leyden, Director of Regulatory and Legislative AffairsMore on:
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EPA Takes a “Good Step” for Public Health with Update to Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
March 16, 2021 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryMore steps still needed to reduce smog-forming pollution from coal-fired power plantsMore on:
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Report
Labor policies for communities in transition
March 16, 2021This fourth report by EDF and Resources for the Future examines programs and policies that support fossil fuel workers through the energy transition.More on:
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Blog post
Federal labor policies are critical for ensuring a fair energy transition
March 16, 2021 | Jake Higdon, Former Manager, U.S. Climate PolicyThis 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 …More on:
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Stronger Workforce Development Policies and Labor Standards Help Fossil Fuel Communities in the Energy Transition
March 16, 2021 | Jake Higdon, Former Manager, U.S. Climate PolicyAs fossil fuel workers grapple with the decline of community-sustaining industries, a new joint report by Resources for the Future and Environmental Defense Fund assesses how workforce development policies and labor standards can protect workers and lay the groundwork for future success.More on:
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Report
Labor Policies to Enable Fairness for Workers and Communities in Transition
March 16, 2021This report is the fourth in a series prepared by Resources for the Future (RFF) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) that examines policies and programs to promote fairness for workers and communities in a transition to a low–carbon economy. This report focuses on federal labor policies and includes a limited discussion of state programs.More on:
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Fact sheet
New Mexico Senate Bill 8 Fact Sheet
March 12, 2021Provide New Mexico the authority to protect our health and climate instead of having to rely on Washington, D.C. to make the right decision.More on:
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Blog post
The benefits of clean trucks and buses: thousands of lives saved, less pollution, more jobs
March 12, 2021 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesPassenger 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,More on:
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Young activists and NHS doctors warn ‘breathing kills’ as London air pollution hits deprived areas and communities of colour
March 12, 2021 | Oliver Lord, Former Head of Policy and CampaignsA group of Black and brown teens called ‘Choked Up’ have installed ‘hacked’ road signs across London, highlighting air pollution and its disproportionate impact on people of colour and deprived communities. The signs coincide with new research by Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDF Europe) showing the burden of London’s air pollution is not equal.More on:
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Press release
National Grid Rate Case Must Achieve Resolution
March 11, 2021 | Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy MarketsStatement from Erin Murphy, Attorney, Energy Markets and Utility Regulation at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Rep. Casten Re-Introduces Bill to Cut Climate Pollution from Electric, Industrial Sectors
March 11, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) re-introduced the Tradable Performance Standard Act, a bill that will significantly cut carbon pollution in the electric and industrial sectors.More on:
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Senator Durbin Demonstrates Leadership with Bill to Cut Climate Pollution Across the Economy and Invest in Stronger Communities
March 10, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday, Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced an ambitious bill that would significantly cut climate pollution across the economy while investing in mitigation, adaptation and the economic well-being of communities across the country.More on:
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Parent and teen campaigners demand action after study reveals nearly 50,000 London school children exposed to dangerous pollution from Red Route roads
March 9, 2021 | Oliver Lord, Former Head of Policy and CampaignsWith primary school children returning to classrooms this week, EDF research warns that thousands of children are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution because their schools are located close to a major road.More on:
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Blog post
UN aviation agency has an opportunity to bolster sustainable flight by adopting critical fuels criteria
March 4, 2021 | Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior EconomistThis blog post was authored by Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Director of Sustainable International Transport & Lead Senior Economist at Environmental Defense Fund, and Anna Stratton, Consultant This month, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nation’s aviation agency, is holding its 222nd Council meeting. On the agenda: an opportunity for ICAO Council to signal its commitment …More on:
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New Report Finds Clean Trucks and Buses Will Save Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars, Slash Air Pollution, Create Jobs
March 4, 2021 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesNew report by EDF finds that air pollution standards that ensure all heavy-duty trucks and buses sold for community use are zero-emitting by 2040.More on:
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With its new zero-emission commitment, FedEx raises the bar on climate leadership
March 4, 2021 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeThe pace of vehicle electrification continues to pick up steam. The latest company to make a big splash is FedEx — the delivery behemoth with more than 80,000 vehicles in its fleet. The company announced its pickup and delivery fleet will include only zero-emission vehicles by 2040. This is an important step forward, not just …More on:
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Webinar
Inside Solutions: Next Generation Takes Charge
March 4, 2021 | Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Director, Climate Corps®Three brilliant young environmental leaders - a litigator, an entrepreneur, and an advocate - discuss Gen Z’s impact in the 2020 elections and beyond. -
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3 lessons on managing Texas groundwater during drought
March 3, 2021 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsHere are three key takeaways from how the Hays Trinity district is proactively managing groundwater to protect its long-term viability and landowners’ rights to groundwater. The post 3 lessons from a Texas groundwater district on managing during drought first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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A bold new commitment to the Paris Agreement is achievable – and essential for U.S. leadership
March 3, 2021 | Susanne Brooks, Former Senior Director, U.S. Climate Policy & AnalysisThis blog post was co-authored with Nat Keohane, Senior Vice President for Climate at EDF. Now that the United States is officially back in the Paris Agreement, after four years of climate inaction and denial, all eyes are on the Biden administration to see whether it will meet the moment by putting forward a new emissions …More on:
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Report: Strengthening US Climate Commitment to at Least 50% by 2030 is Achievable with Whole-of-Government Approach
March 3, 2021A range of analyses show that a bold new commitment to the Paris Agreement that cuts emissions at least 50% by 2030 can be met, putting the country on a path to net zero.More on:
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Report
Recapturing U.S. Leadership on Climate: Setting an Ambitious and Credible Nationally Determined Contribution
March 2, 2021This EDF report demonstrates how a bold 50% emissions reduction is achievable through multiple policy pathways – and that charting an ambitious path on climate is essential for growing a strong, clean U.S. economy.More on:
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House Energy and Commerce Leaders Release Bold Climate Bill
March 2, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Subcommittee Chairs Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced an updated version of the CLEAN Future Act.More on:
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EDF Launches Video Series to Raise Awareness of Climate Impacts on Fishers
March 1, 2021 | Kate Bonzon, Vice President, Climate Resilient FisheriesAt World Ocean Summit, EDF launched "Portraits of Change," a new eight-part video series to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change.More on:
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Video
Fishers across the globe are in the fight of their lives
February 26, 2021Fishers across the globe are in the fight of their lives. This EDF video series tells the stories of fishers and fishing communities from around the globe.More on:
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Blog post
A clear path to protecting Texas from the next weather crisis
February 25, 2021 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasBy Colin Leyden and John Hall The aftermath of the storm we just endured will linger a lot longer than the average Texas winter. At least 80 people died. Millions of families lost power and water service as broad swaths of our critical infrastructure froze up. Families, businesses and cities are still tallying the damage,More on: