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Governor Wolf Vetoes Bill That Favored Oil Interests Over Public Health and Safety
November 25, 2020 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionAdam Peltz, EDF Senior Attorney, Energy on legislation that reduces health and protections for oil and gas industry and shifts costs to taxpayers.More on:
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EV MAP Act would Help Build Out Needed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
November 24, 2020 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsEDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning on the bipartisan EV MAP, a big step to a clean and reliable transportation.More on:
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General Motors Withdraws Support for Trump Administration Legal Attack on State Clean Car Protections
November 23, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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John Kerry Is One of the World's Most Effective Climate Champions
November 23, 2020Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the appointment of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change with a position on the National Security Council.More on:
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Oil and gas industry commits to new framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions
November 23, 2020Joint press release from EDF and other leading organizations on the launch of OGMP 2.0 — a robust new tracking and disclosure system for methane emissions.More on:
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New Data: New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Methane Problem Persists, Proposed Rules Need Improvement to Protect State’s Health and Climate
November 20, 2020Proposed pollution rules in New Mexico must be strengthened to protect the state's public health and climate.More on:
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US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act Can Help Reduce Airline Emissions
November 18, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselU.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) today introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, an innovative bill that takes a first step toward cutting the climate-harming pollution from airplanes.More on:
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Alliance Unveils Unprecedented Climate Policy Recommendations
November 17, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF and agriculture and environmental groups find ways that farmers, ranchers, forest owners and food sector can benefit from climate solutions.More on:
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With Biden declared the winner, a window opens for climate, equity and public health
November 8, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentJoe Biden needs to choose policies that put America back to work and bring us together. If he does that, a window of opportunity may be opening to drive progress. EDF has three policy priorities that can help make it happen.More on:
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In Groundbreaking Move, Colorado Ends Routine Flaring
November 5, 2020 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Dan Grossman, Senior Director of State Advocacy, EnergyMore on:
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New Mexico Climate Report Shows Further Action Needed to Achieve 2030 Target
October 30, 2020 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director for Regulatory & Legislative AffairsMore on:
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Governors Cooper, Northam, Hogan Partner to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy
October 29, 2020 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaEDF Statement from David Kelly, Senior Manager for North Carolina Political AffairsMore on:
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Bill to Facilitate Development and Deployment of Carbon Removal Technologies Helps Reach Climate Goals
October 26, 2020House members introduce the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act.More on:
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EPA’s Do-Nothing Proposed Rule on Aircraft Pollution Ignores Climate Harm
October 20, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselEDF statement from Annie Petsonk, International CounselMore on:
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EDF lauds introduction of important ocean climate bill
October 20, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureStatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program, on the introduction of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act.More on:
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176 Groups Urge State to Maintain Environmental Funding to Create Jobs and Restart the Economy
October 16, 2020 | Mark Rupp, Former Director, State-Federal Policy and Affairs, EcosystemsBroad coalition sends letter to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie, calling environmental programs critical to New York.More on:
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Rep. Casten Introduces Climate Bill to Cut Carbon Pollution in Electric, Industrial Sectors
October 14, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political AffairsMore on:
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EU Methane Strategy Offers Framework for Immediate Climate Action
October 14, 2020 | Jill Duggan, Senior Advisor, Global PolicyStatement by Jill Duggan, Executive Director, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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EDF Lauds California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order on Biodiversity, Climate and Working Lands
October 7, 2020 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsStatement by Eric Holst on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order setting a goal to conserve 30% of the state’s land and coastal waters.More on:
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EDF launches new tool to highlight corporate action on climate policy
October 1, 2020The Climate Authenticity Meter rates how companies and industry groups’ lobbying activities support or obstruct progress on climate policy.More on:
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EDF acknowledges potential for sustainable US aquaculture, notes more work ahead as legislation introduced
September 25, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureStatement by Eric Schwaab, senior vice president at Environmental Defense Fund Oceans program, on the reintroduction of the AQUAA 2.0 Act.More on:
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Governor Wolf Stands up for Pennsylvanians’ Health and Climate, Vetoes Obstructionist Bill
September 24, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyJoint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and Pennsylvania Environmental CouncilMore on:
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New Air Quality Rules Tackle Pollution During Early Stages of Oil and Gas Operations
September 23, 2020EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, EnergyMore on:
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Newsom Takes Action to Protect the Health of Californians, Boost Economy
September 23, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Statement from President Fred KruppMore on:
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Lack of Key Considerations in FDA Food Chemical Safety Process Leaves Consumers at Risk of Chronic Diseases
September 23, 2020EDF joins a group of organizations demanding that the agency and industry evaluate cumulative health effects of classes of related food chemicals.More on: