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Press release
Trump administration doubles down on its effort to restrict EPA’s use of critical science
March 4, 2020 | Jennifer McPartland, Former Senior Scientist, Health ProgramThe EPA proposed to expand its dangerous plan to limit the science the agency can consider when developing public health and environmental safeguards.More on:
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Reps. McEachin and Grijalva Unveil Bill to Promote Environmental Justice
February 28, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauds the Environmental Justice for All Act.More on:
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New Stewardship Network Celebrates Growing Momentum on Conservation in Agriculture
February 27, 2020This network will bring farmers and agricultural organizations together to continue making conservation commonplace.More on:
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Testimony
MEMO – REQUEST FOR ACTION ON FLOOD RESILIENCE
February 27, 2020 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsLetter signed by EDF and 38 other organizations to state and federal lawmakers in New York and New Jersey with recommendations for improving the US Army Corps of Engineers New York New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study (NYNJHATS).More on:
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Trump Administration Undermines New York and New Jersey Coastal Resilience Effort
February 27, 2020 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsArmy Corps coastal study should be improved, not halted, EDF and 40 partners tell lawmakersMore on:
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Bipartisan Senate Innovation Package Takes Useful Steps Towards Smart Climate Policy
February 27, 2020Senators Murkowski and Manchin's Bipartisan Senate Innovation Package Takes Useful Steps Towards Smart Climate PolicyMore on:
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Trump Administration Proposal Would Keep Americans in the Dark on Climate Impacts
February 25, 2020EDF joins hundreds of others to testify against proposed NEPA changesMore on:
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A National Survey of African American Adults
February 23, 2020A National Survey of African American Adults.More on:
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Trump EPA’s draft evaluation of cancer-causing TCE cuts corners, putting kids’ health at risk
February 21, 2020 | Jennifer McPartland, Former Senior Scientist, Health ProgramToday, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its draft risk evaluation for the known human carcinogen trichloroethylene (TCE), which – as in previous draft risk evaluations – fails to conform with the nation’s updated chemical safety law, won’t sufficiently protect the public’s or workers’ health and reverses the agency’s longstanding science policies.More on:
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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ Move to Cut Emissions Seen as Critical to State’s Future
February 20, 2020 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsEDF SVP Nathaniel Keohane's response to Governor John Bel Edwards on 2nd term coastal priorities like Climate Initiatives Task Force to reduce emissions.More on:
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USDA’s Promising Climate Roadmap Must Use Data and Science to Realize Goals
February 20, 2020This is an opportunity for USDA to double down on investments in conservation practices.More on:
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EDF, NRDC Oppose Trump Administration’s Legal Attack on California Coordination with Quebec to Cut Climate Pollution
February 13, 2020 | Erica Morehouse, Senior Director, Just & Equitable Mission EngagementEDF, NRDC Oppose Trump Administration’s Legal Attack on California Coordination with Quebec to Cut Climate PollutionMore on:
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Press release
Latest EPA Inventory Reinforces Need for Strong Methane Standards
February 12, 2020 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionToday EPA released the draft of its annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory which includes estimates of methane emissions from natural gas and petroleum systemsMore on:
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Press release
RESTORE Council Commits Gulf Oil Spill Funds to Defend Threatened Louisiana Swamp
February 12, 2020 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsGulf Ecosystem Restoration Council approved funding for Gulf restoration including a $130 million critical diversion project in Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp.More on:
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Momentum in Both Chambers of Congress Builds for Ambitious Climate Action
February 11, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMomentum for a clean future is building today after Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) introduced the Clean Economy Act that puts the country on a path to net-zero climate pollution by 2050.More on:
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Press release
Trump Administration Budget Will Increase Pollution, Hurt Public Health and Safety
February 10, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsThe Trump Administration is once again prioritizing polluters at the expense of the healthMore on:
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EDF Asks D.C. Circuit to Uphold FERC Energy Storage Order
February 10, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerEDF Asks D.C. Circuit to Uphold FERC Energy Storage OrderMore on:
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Blog post
How oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2019
February 6, 2020 | Nichole Saunders, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionEDF believes this process of continuous improvement is foundational for protecting land, water and communities from development-related impacts. That’s why we track what states are up to on a consistent basis.More on:
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Press release
Newsom’s Framework for Central Valley Water Agreement Shows Promise
February 4, 2020 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement from Maurice Hall on Newsom administration framework for Central Valley Bay-Delta water agreement.More on:
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Press release
New House Infrastructure Plan Delivers Critical Climate Investments
January 30, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) is praising a new infrastructure plan that was released this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.More on:
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Press release
California Groundwater Deadline Marks Important Progress Toward Building Resilience
January 30, 2020 | Ann Hayden, Vice President, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement from Ann Hayden on deadline for groundwater sustainability plans under the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.More on:
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Gov. Pritzker’s Call for Clean Energy Legislation Holds Promise for CEJA
January 29, 2020 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsEnvironmentalists, consumer groups, Illinois businesses and others have been advocating for passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).More on:
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Press release
House Energy & Commerce Committee’s “CLEAN Future Act” is Critical Step Towards Climate Action
January 28, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsHouse Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Subcommittee Chairs Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) unveiled a discussion draft of the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act.More on: