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EDF filed comments in two clean vehicle matters, as the momentum for increased deployment of zero-emission cars, trucks and buses in America surges.

Tom Neltner, J.D., is Chemicals Policy Director Lead poisoning prevention advocates should mark May 14, 2021 as a consequential day in our collective efforts to protect public health. Last week, two decisions and a preliminary report were issued that lay a solid foundation for further progress. When translated into action, the decisions and report should result …

"Our lawmakers should work together to provide all Americans with cleaner, healthier air" statement of Vickie Patton, General Counsel for EDF.

Vandervoort will lead legal affairs and compliance for the organization’s national and international offices and will provide guidance and expertise on a wide range of issues related to carrying out EDF’s mission.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on cases involving Trump administration actions that would delay or undermine pollution protections.

Statement from Erin Murphy, Attorney, Energy Markets and Utility Regulation at Environmental Defense Fund

Tom Neltner, J.D., is Chemicals Policy Director. In January 2017, the outgoing Obama Administration undertook a criminal investigation of Home Depot for alleged violations of the Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed civil consent decree with Home Depot committing the company to establishing a comprehensive …

The Trump admin's Censored Science Rule was struck down by a lawsuit from EDF, the Montana Environmental Information Center, and Citizens for Clean Energy,

A federal district court ruled today that the Trump administration was wrong to issue its Censored Science Rule without following proper procedures, and said that its decision also “casts into significant doubt” whether the rule has any legal basis at all.

Approved plan lays groundwork for limited vehicle electrification, but undercuts other state efforts to transformation

EDF, Environmental Working Group, and Sierra Club filed a legal challenge to a flawed assessment of the chemical 1,4-dioxane issued by the Trump Admin.

EDF Sues Trump Administration for Weak Soot Standard That Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution

In a big win for the climate, the D.C. Circuit struck down one of the most damaging anti-environmental actions of the Trump administration.

Statement from Vickie Patton, General Counsel for Environmental Defense Fund

The nation’s largest public health, consumer and environmental groups today presented a detailed and substantial case showing why the Trump administration’s rollback of the Clean Car Standards is unlawful.

EDF’s proposal would help Colorado reach statutory climate and air pollution requirements

EDF and other health and environmental groups are asking to halt the actions the Trump EPA took to undermine our nation’s protections against pollution.

EDF and a coalition of environmental groups and states are fighting the rollback.

EDF rebutted the attempt by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to defend its approval of a 66-mile natural gas pipeline in Illinois and Missouri.

A broad coalition, including EDF, laid out a detailed case showing why the Trump administration should not be allowed to interfere with states’ long-standing authority to reduce dangerous pollution from cars.

Statement of EDF Lead Attorney Peter Zalzal – October 8, 2020

A three-judge panel for the D.C. Circuit will hear legal challenges from EDF and a broad coalition.

Statement by EDF President Fred Krupp on Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Vickie has assembled and mentored an A-team of environmental lawyers who are on the front lines of today’s fierce battles to defend America’s bedrock environmental laws.

Big Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841