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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:
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Innovation Bill Would Reduce Climate Pollution
September 22, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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EU Commission Sets the Bar for Climate Ambition in Plan to Cut Emissions at Least 55%
September 15, 2020EDF welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to increase its climate commitment and reduce EU emissions at least 55% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels.More on:
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Environmental Advocates Sue Trump Administration, Ask D.C. Circuit to Suspend Rollback of Methane Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas Industry
September 15, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyTen environmental groups, including EDF, filed lawsuits against the Trump administration for its rollback of protections from oil and gas methane pollutionMore on:
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Environmental Quality Board Vote Gives Pennsylvanians the Opportunity to Have Their Say on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
September 15, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyStatement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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EDF, States, Environmental Advocates Will Urge D.C. Circuit to Uphold Pollution Safeguards for Freight Trailers
September 14, 2020 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirStates and leading environmental groups, including EDF, will argue for upholding widely accepted standards that reduce pollution from the freight trailers that carry goods on America’s highways.More on:
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Climate Week 2020 marks a critical period for climate action
September 11, 2020Climate Week 2020 sets the stage for a crucial time for climate action.More on:
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Puerto Rico’s IRP Resolution a Step Forward as Work Remains
August 24, 2020 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director of Caribbean InitiativesMore on:
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The rising cost of climate change-fueled extreme weather
August 12, 2020Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and other catastrophic weather events pose safety, financial and health risks to families and communities.More on:
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Climate Equity Act Centers Environmental Justice Communities in Government Decision Making
August 6, 2020EDF is proud to support the Climate Equity Act, a powerful piece of legislation introduced today by Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY-14) that seeks to dismantle long standing environmental injustices.More on: