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Three States and District of Columbia Collaborate to Accelerate Progress on Clean Transportation Strategies
December 21, 2020 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionThree states and the District of Columbia collaborated to develop regulations designed to reduce climate pollution from the transportation sector.More on:
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Congressional spending bill advances climate, clean energy, and public health
December 21, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsCongress will consider a bipartisan year-end omnibus spending package that will make major investments in numerous Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) climate, energy, and conservation priority areas.More on:
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Michael Regan Will Bring People Together to Protect Public Health
December 17, 2020As an EDF staffer from 2008-2016, Michael Regan led efforts to grow clean energy and demonstrated talent to achieve environmental progress.More on:
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McCarthy, Granholm, Buttigieg Are Inspired Choices to Lead America’s Climate Action
December 15, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – December 15, 2020More on:
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Trump Walks Over Wildlife on Way Out
December 15, 2020 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsEDF statement from Eric Holst, associate vice president, Working LandsMore on:
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A Guide to Inform and Scale Investments in Healthy Agricultural Soils
December 14, 2020 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureNew EDF guide will help measure and grow the financial value of conservation practices on America’s farms.More on:
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New Report Details Near-Term Costs of Climate Change Across North Carolina’s Economy
December 14, 2020 | Dionne Delli-Gatti, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for Southeast Climate and EnergyEDF research shows climate costs will climb in major sectors of the state's economy without urgent action to curb pollution and build resilienceMore on:
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Groups Support New York Public Service Commission Plan to Require Utilities’ Disclosure of Risks from Climate Change
December 10, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerEDF and other groups have filed comments to the New York Public Service CommissionMore on:
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Poll: Floridians expect their political leaders to address climate change head-on
December 9, 2020 | Dawn Shirreffs , Florida DirectorEDF released a post-election poll offering the first look into how climate change is changing the landscape and politics in Florida.More on:
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Congress Calls for Natural Climate Solutions
December 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsThis scientifically robust bill puts the U.S. on a path to unlock the potential of nature-based climate solutions.More on:
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Trump EPA Finalizes Rule to Distort Benefits of Life-Saving Clean Air Protections
December 9, 2020 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryThe Trump administration today took a step that would make it harder for future administrations to protect Americans from dangerous air pollution.More on:
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FDA’s Outdated Lead Standards Put the Public’s Health at Risk
December 9, 2020 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEDF and others sent a formal petition to the FDA urging the agency to revise its outdated standards for lead in food to protect the public and children.More on:
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Letter
EDF USDA transition recommendations
December 8, 2020EDF's agricultural priorities for the incoming Biden-Harris administration.More on:
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After Year of Unprecedented Disasters, U.S. House Strengthens Resilience of Nation’s Waterways, Communities and Infrastructure
December 8, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF press statement on U.S. House passage of Water Resources Development Act reauthorization for 2020.More on:
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Report: U.S. States with Climate Commitments Off Track to Reach Science-based Emissions Goals
December 8, 2020 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionStates face emissions gaps between 2030 and 2025 climate targets and current policies. Limits on pollution are essential to closing the gap.More on:
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Trump Administration Decision on Soot Standard Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution
December 7, 2020The Trump administration finalized a decision to leave an inadequate standard for particle pollution in place leaving Americans vulnerable to unhealthy air pollution.More on:
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Op-ed
How the Biden administration should frame its priorities
December 6, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentOp-ed from EDF President Fred Krupp in the Washington Post argues that a window is opening for Biden to make good on such campaign promises as creating jobs, making the economy cleaner and more equitable, and confronting the threat of climate change.More on:
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Japan takes next steps to manage 100% of national waters sustainably
December 4, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureSstatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans, on the progress Japan is making to sustainably manage 100% of its national waters.More on:
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UK’s Ambitious Climate Target Puts it Firmly on Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
December 3, 2020 | Jill Duggan, Senior Advisor, Global PolicyEDF Europe welcomes the UK's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030.More on:
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New Report Finds Climate Resilience Planning by Electric Utilities is Critically Important, Legally Required
December 3, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerA report by EDF and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School finds that utilities have a legal obligation to plan for climate change.More on:
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Nevada’s State Climate Strategy Signals Need for More Ambitious Policies to Curb Pollution
December 2, 2020 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorThe Nevada Climate Initiative released its inaugural State Climate Strategy, detailing the threats from climate change in the state of Nevada.More on:
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Four Leading Environmental and Science Groups Call on Automakers to Support Clean Car Standards
December 2, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentAmerica’s most influential environmental and science organizations, including EDF, are calling on automakers to withdraw from a Trump administration lawsuit challenging state clean car authority.More on:
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Economic Team Is Further Evidence Biden Wants Bold Climate Action, Strong Economy
December 1, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsStatement of EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth GoreMore on:
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EDF Launches "Power Up, America" Campaign
November 30, 2020EDF launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities.More on:
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EDF lanza la campaña "Energizamos a América"
November 29, 2020 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF campaña para promover el transporte y las energías limpias para impulsar la economía, reducir la contaminación y crear comunidades más saludablesMore on: