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Congress has a plan to fight climate change and build a more just America. Here's what you should know.
July 1, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTop takeaways from Congress' plan to fight climate change and rebuild America.More on:
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Trump EPA’s Proposal Threatens to Distort Health Benefits of Clean Air Act Protections, EDF Testifies
July 1, 2020 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryTrump EPA’s Proposal Threatens to Distort Health Benefits of Clean Air Act Protections, EDF TestifiesMore on:
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ICAO Council Bows to Aviation Industry Request to Rewrite First Three Years of Climate Program Rules
June 30, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselThe ICAO Council's decision in effect suspends airlines' obligations to offset a portion of their carbon pollution if emissions do not rise above those levels during that time.More on:
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Congressional Report for Addressing Climate Crisis will help America Rebuild Better
June 30, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp statement on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis report.More on:
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North Carolina Legislature expands state’s flood protection and climate resilience
June 26, 2020 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsThe North Carolina Legislature passed HB 1087 which includes a measure that would help reduce flooding incidents and keep flood-prone North Carolina communities safer.More on:
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California passes landmark policy to manufacture more electric trucks and buses
June 25, 2020 | Lauren Navarro, Senior Manager, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsThe CA Air Resources Board has a new regulation that manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks build more electric and zero emission vehicles.More on:
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Ford Shows Bold Leadership with Carbon Neutrality Goal
June 24, 2020 | Fred Krupp, President“Ford Motor Company has shown bold environmental leadership by working with California on Clean Car standards starting in 2019."More on:
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Elected Officials and Organizations Must Denounce Harassment of Public Health Officials
June 23, 2020 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesAs health officials and medical professionals work to protect the nation from COVID-19, they have become increasingly subject to threats and harassment. -
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C.O.B Tuesday – a conversation about ESG
June 23, 2020 | Ben N. Ratner, Former Associate Vice President , EDF+BusinessBen Ratner and Tudor Pickering CEO Maynard Holt have a wide-ranging conversation about the investors/ESG, energy transition, flaring, methane and Environmental Defense Fund’s pragmatic approach.More on:
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Nevada Governor Sisolak Takes Important First Step Toward Transportation Electrification
June 22, 2020 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionNevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced a new effort on Clean Car Standards today that could lead to crucial clean air and economic benefits.More on:
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Mexico can rebuild a cleaner, stronger energy economy post COVID-19
June 22, 2020 | Dr. Daniel Zavala-Araiza, Senior Scientist IITimes of great turmoil sometimes bring the opportunity for great progress. As leaders around the world work to protect the sick and vulnerable from COVID-19, while also moving to restart their economies, they have a chance to rebuild better — creating a world that’s cleaner and healthier than before. This means investing in an economy that creates more jobs and less pollution, including less of the air pollution that causes diseases that put people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. -
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Lyft’s commitment to electric vehicles is huge. Three lessons for leaders.
June 22, 2020Lyft's EV commitment is huge. Here are three things to emulate so you're not left behind.More on:
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EDF, NAACP, AAP and Others Sue Trump EPA to Defend Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
June 19, 2020EDF, NAACP, AAP and Others Sue Trump EPA to Defend Mercury and Air Toxics StandardsMore on:
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EDF, NAACP, AAP and Others Sue Trump EPA to Defend Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
June 19, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyEDF, NAACP, AAP and Others Sue Trump EPA to Defend Mercury and Air Toxics StandardsMore on:
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DACA Decision is a “Significant Step Toward a More Just Society”
June 18, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentDACA Decisions is a “Significant Step Toward a More Just Society”More on:
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Permanent Land and Water Conservation Funding Win for U.S. Economy and Natural Resources
June 17, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday the Senate voted to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a popular federal program that protects our public lands and waters including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreation areasMore on:
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Press release
Flaring Waste Runs Counter to Texas Values; Time for Railroad Commission to Act
June 16, 2020The Texas Railroad Commission should set the goal of no routine flaring by 2025.More on:
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The energy job market is in trouble. Here's how we fix it.
June 9, 2020 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionTo achieve prosperity, we need to rebuild better by investing in jobs that restart the economy, improve the environment and move us to a cleaner future.More on:
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Congress just took two actions to boost climate resilience in agriculture
June 8, 2020Congress just took two actions to boost climate resilience in agriculture -
Op-ed
Put the oil-and-gas industry back to work — by investing in clean energy
June 5, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentAs we focus on rebuilding our economy while containing the novel coronavirus, it is critical that we rebuild better — investing to create more good jobs, less air pollution and a more stable future.More on:
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Press release
Trump Administration Proposes “Cooking the Books” to Justify Undermining Clean Air Laws
June 4, 2020 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyTrump Administration Proposes “Cooking the Books” to Justify Undermining Clean Air LawsMore on:
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Wheeler’s Remarks about Cleaner Air Shameless and Misleading - EDF
June 4, 2020 | Vickie Patton, General CounselAndrew Wheeler took credit America’s relatively clean air without acknowledging that he is trying to tear down the safeguards that created it.More on:
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Bipartisan Senators Agree: Agriculture is Part of the Climate Solution
June 4, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsThe Growing Climate Solutions Act makes it easier for farmers to pull up a seat at the table and be part of the climate solution.More on:
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House Infrastructure Bill Puts America on the Path to Rebuild Better
June 3, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsAt a time when Americans need it most, Chairman DeFazio’s infrastructure bill will create good jobs and reduce unhealthy air pollution.More on:
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Release of North Carolina Resilience Plan an Essential Step to Address Climate Change and Protect Vulnerable Communities on the Frontlines
June 2, 2020 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the release of the North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan.More on: