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Conservation Groups React to Coastal Restoration Cuts in President’s Budget
February 4, 2015Conservation organizations committed to Mississippi River Delta restoration react to Louisiana restoration funding cuts in President Obama’s budget. -
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Giant pandas face greatest threat yet: A hotter world
February 4, 2015 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesAs global temperatures rise, giant panda habitat is disappearing and so will eventually the endangered bears. -
Wetlands do triple duty to protect people and the environment
February 2, 2015Wetlands provide critical benefits to wildlife and coastal communities, and they need better protection. -
Study: Adding Wetlands in the Corn Belt Can Shrink Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
February 2, 2015 | Eileen McLellan, Lead Senior ScientistFertilizer efficiency measures and planting of cover crops can reduce nutrient pollution delivered to the Gulf of Mexico by 30%, finds a new EDF led study. -
California Needs Stronger Health Protections from Smog – EDF
February 2, 2015 | Larissa Koehler, Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior AttorneyLarissa Koehler testifies for EDF at the third and final EPA hearing on smog, held in Sacramento California -
Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on Today’s White House Budget Proposal
February 2, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp statement on President Obama's proposed budget, which was announced today -
The new data approach that's helping struggling, small-scale fisheries
January 29, 2015If scaled up, a new tool could help revitalize failing fisheries worldwide. -
EDF Experts Testify About the Need for Stronger Health Protections from Smog
January 29, 2015 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyTwo experts from EDF join hundreds of others to testify at public hearings in favor of EPA's proposed smog standards -
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FISHE: An Online Tool to Overcome Hurdle To Sustainable Fisheries
January 28, 2015 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentMore than 90% of the world’s 36 million fishers operate in small-scale fisheries—many of which are in developing countries. From sea to plate, these small-scale fisheries support more than 100 million jobs across the supply chain and produce half of the world’s seafood for local and global markets. But as the world’s population increases and … -
4 reasons a national methane policy will be good for business
January 27, 2015The Obama administration’s methane emissions strategy can help oil and gas operators build a cleaner future. -
EDF Report: Demand Response Key to California’s Clean Energy Economy
January 26, 2015 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerDemand response is a powerful, cost-effective energy management tool -
61 senators agree climate change is real. Now we can talk solutions.
January 22, 2015A large majority of the Senate is on record accepting the scientific reality of man-made climate change. -
A conservation program that works for wildlife, oilmen and landowners alike
January 22, 2015Habitat exchanges work whether or not a species is actually listed – providing incentives for conservation before federal protections are needed. -
Leading Organizations Tap EDF Climate Corps to Save Energy in 2015
January 22, 2015 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorThe EDF Climate Corps fellowship program has attracted leading organizations to host the 2015 EDF Climate Corps fellows to cut costs and carbon emissions.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Highlights Two Scalable Solutions for Energy Management
January 22, 2015 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorEDF announced two case studies that reflect innovation by the adidas Group and the Denver Housing Authority, which employed EDF Climate Corps fellows. -
Republicans want to govern. Good. Add climate action to the list.
January 21, 2015A party that wants to retake the White House and get things done must also show leadership on climate change. -
4 reasons fertilizer pollution may soon be a thing of the past
January 20, 2015New technology, economic incentives can cut fertilizer pollution while maintaining high yields. -
Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the State of the Union Address
January 20, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp responds to the 2015 State of the Union Address -
2014 hottest year on record. What's your plan, Congress?
January 16, 2015If members of the new Congress want to show they are serious about governing, they will listen to the calls of experts and everyday Americans and act on climate. -
New study: California's carbon market delivers for economy and climate
January 16, 2015A new report from EDF shows that the state's carbon market is thriving and getting stronger. -
Recent Pennsylvania Appointments Good News for Environment
January 15, 2015 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionGovernor elect Tom Wolf appoints leaders with exceptional record of working on environmental issues -
Final Phase of BP Oil Spill Trial to Begin Next Week
January 15, 2015 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsThird and final phase of BP oil spill trial begins Tuesday in New Orleans. BP must be held fully accountable for role in nation’s largest oil disaster -
Environmental Defense Fund Applauds New White House Methane Goal
January 14, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund Applauds New White House Methane Goal waste climate -
California Cap-and-Trade Program Drives Emissions Down As State Economy Grows
January 14, 2015 | Katie Hsia-Kiung, High Meadows Research Fellow, US Climate and Energy ProgramReport shows ongoing progress under landmark climate law -
Regulations alone can't fix our water problem
January 13, 2015The business case for clean water and sustainable farming.