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Landmark Carolina coal plant pollution case settles
September 10, 2015 | Michael Regan, Regional Director, Southeast Office and Associate Vice President, Clean EnergyOn behalf of the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense Fund, and Environment North Carolina, the Southern Environmental Law Center today announced a settlement in a lawsuit filed against Duke -
Ohioans Overwhelmingly Want Clean Energy, State to Lead
September 9, 2015 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsOhioans Overwhelmingly Want Clean Energy, State to Lead -
D.C. Circuit Court Says “No” to Emergency Stay for the Clean Power Plan
September 9, 2015D.C. Circuit Court denies petitions for an emergency stay of the Clean Power Plan -
A blueprint for getting safer chemicals to market, sooner
September 3, 2015A new marketplace initiative gives companies guidance on creating products that are safe for consumers. -
3 technologies that will keep energy costs in check
September 2, 2015Innovative pricing and smart energy systems help households and businesses manage utility costs – while lessening our dependence on dirty "peaker" plants. -
Ohio EPA Issues New Oil and Gas Air Pollution Controls
September 2, 2015 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionOhio regulates emissions from oil and gas compressor stations -
California by 2080: Will the state be crippled by drought?
September 1, 2015Farm production will drop and major cities likely face water shortages if climate change continues unabated, projections show. -
How to fix Louisiana's eroding coast? These designers have a plan.
August 27, 2015Top design teams have created visions for restoring the Mississippi Delta, one of America's most threatened natural resources. Their plans will support Louisiana's delta recovery process. -
Why a "Godzilla" El Niño won't end California's drought
August 27, 2015A powerful El Niño could make things worse for a state suffering through its worst dry spell in more than 1,000 years. -
USDA commits new funding to protect sage-grouse, more private investments needed
August 27, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate Solutions“Investments like this that tap into the abundant potential of private, working lands deliver the best strategy for recovery. But we need more.” -
New EPA Ozone Data Highlights Wyoming Success Story
August 27, 2015 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionActions by Wyoming leaders to reduce oil and gas pollution improves local air quality, according to latest EPA data -
10 years after Katrina: We're in a race against time
August 26, 2015As protective wetlands continue to erode, New Orleans remains vulnerable to storm surges and rising oceans. -
Conservation Groups Commemorate Katrina Anniversary by Urging President Obama to Prioritize Restoration
August 26, 2015As President Obama and former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush prepare to visit New Orleans to commemorate the Hurricane Katrina this week, EDF and partners released a statement. -
President Obama Announces Robust Plan to Accelerate Clean Energy
August 24, 2015 | Jim Marston, Former Vice President, Political AffairsPresident Obama Announces Robust Plan to Accelerate Clean Energy -
Global Design Competition Presents 100-Year Visions for Restoring and Sustaining Louisiana’s Eroding Coast
August 20, 2015Changing Course design competition announced its winning teams and the teams’ 100-year visions for restoring and sustaining the Mississippi River Delta. -
What we can learn from 1,000 years of Dutch flood management
August 19, 2015One-half of the Netherlands is flood-prone and about one-quarter below sea level. And yet, more than 16 million people live well in an area the size of Connecticut. -
How farmers can turn the tide on Lake Erie's toxic algae problem
August 18, 2015Healthier soil practices can create a powerful antidote to Lake Erie’s bloom and doom cycle. -
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The devastation of the Soda Fire, and the seeds of hope for the future
August 18, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsAs I gazed upon the aftermath of the fire, all I could think about was the devastating effects it has had on local ranching families and wildlife. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to restore these scorched landscapes and prevent damaging wildfires in the future, but we have to act fast.More on:
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EDF President Statement on EPA Methane Rule
August 18, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF President Statement on EPA Methane Rule -
Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition Launches “Restore the Coast” Community Engagement Campaign
August 14, 2015EDF and partners launch "Restore the Coast" community engagement campaign -
EPA’s Proposed Standards to Reduce Methane and Other Air Pollutants from Landfills an Important Step in Protecting Public Health and the Environment
August 14, 2015 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEPA’s Proposed Standards to Reduce Methane and Other Air Pollutants from Landfills an Important Step in Protecting Public Health and the Environment -
Natural gas-fueled buses and trucks: Will the climate really benefit?
August 13, 2015A wholesale switch from diesel to natural gas fuel without first addressing methane emissions means we could go from bad to worse. -
RESTORE Council Releases Priority List of Gulf Restoration Projects for Funding
August 13, 2015EDF responds to announcement that RESTORE Council has released its Funded Priorities List of Gulf restoration projects -
West Virginia Files another “Meritless” Legal Challenge to the Clean Power Plan
August 13, 2015 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyWest Virginia files another premature lawsuit against the Clean Power Plan -
Methane and CO2: Why climate action means addressing both
August 12, 2015We need a two-pronged strategy to stay safe from climate change. We must slow warming – while limiting maximum warming.