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Trump’s own budget office admits Obama-era regulations brought billions in benefits
March 6, 2018Benefits topping $800 billion is nothing to scoff at, but the Trump White House is doing its best to bury this remarkable report. -
Farm Bill Proposal Codifies On-Farm Innovations Into USDA Policy
March 6, 2018The Accelerating Innovative Conservation Technologies and Practices Act, introduced today by U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, directs the Department of Agriculture to update its process for adopting new and innovative conservation practices. -
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Grading the nation: Lead pipe disclosure policies
March 1, 2018A report grading states on their mandatory and voluntary residential disclosure policies for lead pipes.More on:
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Groundbreaking ‘Airbnb for butterflies’ now open for business, donations
March 1, 2018 | David Wolfe, Former Director, Conservation StrategiesFrom farmers and ranchers to food companies and conservation groups, partners crowdsource conservation to save the iconic monarch butterfly from extinction. -
Bipartisan ‘Agriculture Data Act’ Ensures Farmers Reap Value From Their USDA Data
March 1, 2018The bipartisan Agriculture Data Act of 2018 is a major step forward for producers and researchers. -
Pruitt Moves to Roll Back Oil & Gas Air Quality Protections
March 1, 2018 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionPruitt Moves to Roll Back Oil & Gas Air Quality Protections -
The energy reality behind Cape Town's water crisis – and why the U.S. should care
February 28, 2018Cape Town's Day Zero has been making headlines worldwide, but nobody's talking about the energy-water nexus or its role in the drought. -
Illinois Project Opens the Door for Non-Utility-Owned Microgrids
February 28, 2018 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsThe Illinois Commerce Commission approved Commonwealth Edison’s (ComEd) $25-million microgrid project and agreement to create a first-of-its-kind tariff. -
Fisheries bill advances out of committee but opposition builds
February 28, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansThe U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted this morning to advance S. 1520, a bill that as currently written includes dangerous provisions that would undermine important conservation tools, regional fishery management, and the nation’s commercial fishing industry. -
EDF: Pruitt Should Abandon Misguided Effort to Repeal Clean Power Plan
February 27, 2018EDF: Pruitt Should Abandon Misguided Effort to Repeal Clean Power Plan -
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Lead in hot water – an issue worth testing
February 26, 2018 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsWater heaters may function as “lead traps,” but more investigation is needed. Best to avoid using hot water for cooking or drinking.More on:
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Environmentalists join fishermen, chefs in opposing Senate fisheries bill
February 26, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansMembers of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee are preparing to vote on a fisheries bill, S. 1520, which has drawn broad concern and opposition from commercial fishermen, chefs and environmentalists. -
Court Stops Trump Administration Attempt to Delay BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule
February 23, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt Stops Trump Administration Attempt to Delay BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule -
Investor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI
February 21, 2018 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceInvestor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI -
4 ways Trump’s infrastructure plan puts Americans at risk
February 20, 2018This plan has very little to do with infrastructure – and everything with gutting environmental laws and ignoring risk. -
Report estimates Pennsylvania oil and gas methane emissions nearly five times higher than state’s figures
February 15, 2018 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsNew analysis reveals oil and gas pollution in Pennsylvania is much higher than companies claim -
Court Hears Arguments in Challenge to Secretary Zinke’s Suspension of Waste Prevention Rule
February 15, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt Hears Arguments in Challenge to Secretary Zinke’s Suspension of Waste Prevention Rule -
FERC Opens Wholesale Markets to Energy Storage
February 15, 2018 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order requiring that grid operators allow energy storage to participate in wholesale markets. -
New Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans
February 13, 2018 | Charlie Jiang, Policy Analyst, ClimateNew Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans -
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Equity through energy efficiency
February 12, 2018A report from EDF and APPRISE details the opportunity from increased investment and focus on low-income energy efficiency and outlines steps to get there. -
The Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health
February 12, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health -
BLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards
February 12, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentBLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards -
Undermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money
February 12, 2018 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeUndermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money -
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Plastic trash is killing coral reefs. Here’s how we can still save our oceans.
February 9, 2018Better fisheries management will strengthen the health of coral reef ecosystems that now – more than ever before – desperately need our help.More on:
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California Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks
February 9, 2018 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirCalifornia Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks
