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Mexico announces ambitious post-2020 emission reduction target
March 27, 2015 | Christina McCain, Director, Latin America, ClimateMexico became the first emerging economy to announce a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions after 2020, pledging to peak its emissions by 2026 and reduce its emissions 22% by 2030 -
Harry Reid “Sees a Future with Both a Healthy Climate and a Healthy Economy”
March 27, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp praises Harry Reid's record on the day Reid announces his retirement -
México anuncia ambiciosa meta de reducción de emisiones post 2020
March 27, 2015México se convirtió hoy en la primera economía emergente en anunciar su compromiso de reducción de emisiones de gases y compuestos de efecto invernadero post 2020. -
As these execs will tell you, a price on carbon is good for business
March 26, 2015Major corporations, including oil giants and leading investment banks, are coming out in support of a price on carbon. -
McConnell Amendment #836 Would Undermine the Clean Air Act -- EDF
March 26, 2015 | Jeremy Symons, Vice President, Political AffairsMcConnell Amendment #836 Would Undermine the Clean Air Act -- EDF -
Portman Amendment Would Increase Health Risk for Americans -- EDF
March 26, 2015 | Jeremy Symons, Vice President, Political AffairsEDF opposes the Portman amendment to the budget -
Dr. Jane Lubchenco Wins Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
March 25, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauded the announcement of Dr. Jane Lubchenco as a 2015 Tyler Prize Laureate. -
Why the Supreme Court mercury case matters
March 24, 2015The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards will prevent thousands of premature deaths and billions of dollars in health impacts. -
New Manual Published To Help European Fisheries Reduce Discards
March 24, 2015 | Melanie Siggs, Senior Director, EU Oceans ProgramEDF has released a manual to help fisheries in the European Union comply with the landings obligation under the Common Fisheries Policy. -
Travis County Paves the Way for Texas’ Energy and Water Efficiency Financing Plan
March 24, 2015 | John Hall, Former Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from John Hall, Texas State Director, Clean Energy -
HBO's Vice takes a hard-hitting look at overfishing
March 20, 2015Vice highlights catch shares as the solution that is healing fishing communities and our oceans. -
Farmers: The key to our global water crisis
March 20, 2015Driven by drought, farmers and ranchers are spearheading innovative water efficiency solutions. -
New BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development
March 20, 2015 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionNew BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development Statement -
Study: Clean air makes children's lungs stronger, healthier
March 19, 2015New evidence shows that better air quality over the years improves children’s health. -
2014: The year we first cut the link between emissions and economic growth?
March 18, 2015We now know that economic growth and emission reductions can be compatible - and that progress on climate is possible. -
More Than Half a Million Americans Call for Better Health Protections from Smog
March 17, 2015 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthEDF and other groups collect comments in favor of stronger smog protections, more than half a million total write in -
The "best chance in a generation" to protect us from toxic chemicals
March 13, 2015This week's Senate bill to overhaul America's outdated chemical safety law isn't perfect, but it's strong legislation that can actually pass. -
Texas Representatives Aim to Expand Energy Independence, Improve Economy
March 13, 2015 | John Hall, Former Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from John Hall, Texas State Director, Clean Energy -
Oregon Governor Brown Signs Bill for Clean Fuels
March 13, 2015 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Derek Walker, Associate Vice President, U.S. Climate and Energy Program -
California Methane Symposium Explores How Science and Policy Can Address Powerful Climate Pollutant
March 12, 2015 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyCalifornia Methane Symposium Brings Together Science and Policy to Address the Issue of Methane Pollution -
See no climate, hear no climate, speak no climate...Here we go again?
March 11, 2015Florida isn't the first state accused of trying to censor away climate change, but let's hope it's the last. -
How a California rice farmer uses the market to protect wildlife - and boost profits
March 10, 2015Incentive programs like the Habitat Exchange and cap-and-trade help farmers diversify their income. -
Bipartisan Chemical Safety Bill Creates Strong New Protections Against Hidden Health Threats
March 10, 2015 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistThe Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act overhauls the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure everyday product safety. -
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill to reduce air pollution from natural gas drilling
March 9, 2015 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaA bill introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives could help reduce dangerous air pollution from natural gas development and do a better job of protecting communities and fa -
Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Rulemaking is a Step in the Right Direction
March 9, 2015EDF applauds Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection for improving natural gas regulations