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EPA Finds Valero Energy “Significantly Underestimated” Release of Pollution in Houston
September 14, 2017 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthEPA Finds Valero Energy “Significantly Underestimated” Release of Pollution in Houston after EDF does testing -
New data shows changing disaster trends – and why Congress should take note
September 13, 2017Hurricanes Harvey and Irma should serve as a collective wake-up call for policymakers who rush to respond to every disaster, but plan for none. -
New TV Ad: EPA Cuts Will Increase Health Problems, Hurt Disaster Response
September 13, 2017New TV Ad: EPA Cuts Will Increase Health Problems, Hurt Disaster Response -
A hired gun for tobacco and chemical industries, this EPA nominee would undermine chemical safety
September 12, 2017The push to return America to its toxic past may accelerate after Trump nominated Michael Dourson to run the EPA's chemical safety program. -
Ameren Abandons Commitment, Denies its Customers Lower Electricity Bills
September 11, 2017 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsAmeren Abandons Commitment, Denies its Customers Lower Electricity Bills -
Here's what's insensitive, Mr. Pruitt: Not telling hurricane victims what's really going on
September 8, 2017Refusing to discuss climate change during catastrophic storms is like telling people to shut up about germs during a flu epidemic. -
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Nothing stood in Irma's way – that's why she turned into a monster storm
September 8, 2017It’s as if Earth is running a controlled scientific experiment to show us, with terrifying detail, what happens when rising global temperatures fuel powerful storms.More on:
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These EPA programs are key to hurricane relief efforts. Now Congress wants to cut them?
September 7, 2017Programs that help communities deal with hurricanes are on the chopping block as another catastrophic storm approaches our coast. -
EPA Public Hearing Draws Heavy Traffic in Favor of Clean Car Standards
September 6, 2017 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramEPA holds public hearing on whether to reconsider Clean Car Standards -
EDF Sues EPA to Ensure New Toxics Law Protects Public's Right to Know
September 5, 2017On Friday, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) filed a new lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit to preserve the public’s right to know about chemicals covered under the toxics law Congress overhauled -
Environmental Defense Fund Statement on President Trump’s Decision to End the DACA Program
September 5, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp statement on President Trump's decision to end the DACA program -
Trump's climate denial puts Houston's massive recovery at risk
August 30, 2017The president's reckless order to rescind flood standards requires congressional lawmakers to step in – and fast. -
Toxic Air Pollution is One of Harvey’s “Unseen Dangers”
August 28, 2017 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthToxic air pollution is one of Harvey’s “unseen dangers” -
Torrential rains and violent storm surge: Why hurricane impacts are getting worse
August 25, 2017As global temperatures rise, storms are becoming more destructive and costly.More on:
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Nevada at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Nevada Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 25, 2017 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsNevada at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Nevada Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts -
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New Smart Meters Allow New Jerseyans to Take Charge of Their Energy Use and Costs
August 24, 2017 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, New Jersey Clean EnergyMore on:
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Ohio at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Ohio Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 24, 2017 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsOhio at Risk: New EDF Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Ohio Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts -
Tennessee at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Tennessee Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 24, 2017 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsNew Environmental Defense Fund Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Tennessee Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts -
Scott Pruitt's anti-environmental agenda hits a snag: The courts
August 23, 2017If the EPA chief and his legal team continue to make misleading arguments, they may suffer more setbacks. -
Pennsylvania at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on PA Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 23, 2017 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsPennsylvania at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on PA Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts -
Perry’s Grid Study Willfully Ignores Energy Innovation
August 23, 2017 | Jim Marston, Former Vice President, Political AffairsPerry’s Grid Study Willfully Ignores Energy Innovation -
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Florida at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Florida Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 22, 2017 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsEDF report catalogues far-reaching and grave threats to air, water and land, and to the people and economy of Florida if President Trump’s proposed 30 percent cut to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget is enacted this fall.More on:
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Why environmental groups are speaking out after Charlottesville
August 17, 2017In a country hobbled by racism we must address civil rights to be able to make true environmental progress. -
Here's why putting more tax dollars behind coal is such a wasteful proposition
August 17, 2017Imagine what $4.5 billion annually could do for Appalachia if we spent it to really help this economically struggling region. -
Environmental Defense Fund Welcomes Director, Southeast Clean Energy
August 17, 2017Former EPA, Dionne Delli-Gatti, to lead EDF’s clean energy efforts in the Southeast