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India, United States pledge joint action on Paris Agreement and HFCs
June 7, 2016Prime Minister Modi states intention to join Paris Agreement, but doesn’t commit to timeline -- EDF statement from Nathaniel Keohane, Vice President, Global ClimateMore on:
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EDF Hails Passage of Bi-Partisan Chemical Safety Reform
June 7, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistToday the Senate passed a bill to fix the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Lautenberg Act updates America’s main chemical safety law. -
New initiative puts American values ahead of politics to boost clean energy
June 6, 2016The Clean Energy Commitment represents millions of Americans who want to remove barriers to clean, affordable energy. -
America Takes a Step toward Freight Trucks and Buses that Use Less Fuel, Emit Less Pollution
June 6, 2016 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeAmerica is on the verge of seeing delivery trucks, buses, and garbage trucks that use less fuel and emit less climate pollution and other harmful air pollution than ever before. -
California Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna
June 2, 2016 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyCalifornia Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna -
3 key energy policies that can help us turn the corner on climate
June 1, 2016Accelerating uptake of new technologies is only a one part. We also need good policy to solve our climate and energy challenges. -
Maurice Hall Joins EDF to Lead Water Program
May 31, 2016 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsMaurice Hall Joins EDF to Lead Water Program -
California Proposes Strong Oil & Gas Methane Rule, Leaves Major Loophole
May 31, 2016 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyStatement from Tim O’Connor, Director of California Oil and Gas, EDF -
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How climate change affects the monarch butterfly, and what we can do about it
May 26, 2016The monarch butterfly is on the brink of extinction, but it’s not too late to save it. Here's a look at how climate change affects the species. -
Floating solar panels are a perfect fit for drought-stricken states. Here's why.
May 25, 2016This innovation is a win-win for dry and sunny states that need clean energy and ways to cope with severe droughts. -
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EDF Climate Corps Joins Forces with New York to Help Meet Ambitious Energy Goals
May 24, 2016 | Liz Delaney, Director, Energy Market PolicyThe program will embed fellows into both the public and private sectors to identify energy solutionsMore on:
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100 Leading Organizations, Including Best Buy and IKEA, Join 2016 EDF Climate Corps Program
May 24, 2016 | Liz Delaney, Director, Energy Market PolicyEnvironmental Defense Fund Climate Corps supports shifting trends in energy innovation to accelerate the transition to the low-carbon economyMore on:
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EDF Releases Guidebook to Accelerate Adoption of Precision Agriculture through On-Farm Research
May 24, 2016 | Karen Chapman, Senior Manager, Agriculture SustainabilityFarmer Network Design Manual created to support sustainable agriculture practices, increase farm profits and build resiliency -
EDF Applauds House Passage of Bi-Partisan Chemical Safety Reform
May 24, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the House passage of bipartisan chemical safety legislation, the Lautenberg Act. -
Why a safer, healthier world is at hand
May 23, 2016As Congress gets ready to pass a historic chemical safety bill, EDF Executive Director Diane Regas reflects on the birth of her first grandchild, and on raising three boys while trying to rid the United States of dangerous toxins. -
EDF Applauds House-Senate Agreement on Chemical Safety Reform
May 23, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistHistoric TSCA Agreement Paves Way for First Major Environmental Overhaul in Decades -
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Lake Mead’s Record Low Affirms Need for Arizona to Work with California and Nevada to Secure Water Future
May 20, 2016 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement from Kevin Moran, Senior Director of Western Water at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Louisiana Legislature Passes Resolution Funding State’s 2016-2017 Coastal Activities
May 20, 2016In a unanimous vote, the Louisiana Senate approved final passage of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s 2016-2017 annual plan for coastal restoration and protection.More on:
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Project delay? Don't blame red tape – it may just be how it was designed.
May 19, 2016Federally funded projects are subject to lengthy and sometimes frustrating environmental impact studies. Here are some unexpected ways to improve project designs and avoid delays. -
EDF Welcomes Bipartisan, Bicameral Progress on Chemical Safety Reform
May 19, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistEDF Welcomes Bipartisan, Bicameral Progress on Chemical Safety Reform -
EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Dallas Area Natural Gas System
May 18, 2016EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Dallas Area Natural Gas System -
3 reasons oil and gas companies should embrace the new methane rule
May 17, 2016The new EPA regulations point the way for a leaner, cleaner industry that can still play a meaningful role as we transition to a lower-carbon economy. -
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Dallas: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under the streets
May 17, 2016About 50% of the gas mains in Dallas are more than 50 years old. We found one leak for every four miles we drove.More on:
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Full D.C. Circuit to Decide Legal Merits of the Clean Power Plan
May 16, 2016 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyD.C. Circuit Court delays oral argument in the Clean Power Plan case from June 2 until September 27, will hear the case en banc -
U.S., Nordic Leaders Take Key Steps to Build Global Climate Ambition
May 13, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentU.S., Nordic Leaders Take Key Steps to Build Global Climate AmbitionMore on: