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New Biden Administration Actions Will Ramp Up Clean Power Production, Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs

January 12, 2022
Press Release
In latest act of leadership, Cincinnati votes to cover the cost of replacing lead pipes for all residents

January 12, 2022
By Tom Neltner
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
As Feds Advance Pipeline Emission Rules, Report Finds Widespread Availability and Adoption of Technologies to Cut Methane

January 12, 2022
Press Release
Methane policy is a test of investors’ post-COP climate commitment. Will they pass?

January 11, 2022
By Dominic Watson
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
Breakthrough agricultural loan rewards farmers for environmental stewardship

January 11, 2022
By Maggie Monast
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Farmers Business Network and Environmental Defense Fund Launch New Farm Operating Line of Credit that Incentivizes Farmers Who Implement Regenerative Ag

January 11, 2022
Press Release
Governor Ducey Proposes Major Water Funding

January 10, 2022
Press Release
Governor Newsom’s Proposed State Budget is a Bold Step Toward Addressing the Climate Crisis and Building a More Equitable Clean Economy

January 10, 2022
Press Release
Civil rights complaint draws attention to the discriminatory impacts of common lead pipe replacement practice

January 7, 2022
By Jennifer Ortega
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
Governor Cooper’s New Executive Order Will Raise Climate Ambition and Build a More Equitable Clean Energy Economy

January 7, 2022
Press Release
EPA’s Significant New Use Rules under TSCA must reflect its policy goals

January 6, 2022
By Lauren Ellis
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
Broken GRAS: It’s time for FDA to wake up and protect consumers from dubious ingredients

January 5, 2022
By Tom Neltner
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
An environmental justice case study: how lead pipe replacement programs favor wealthier residents

January 4, 2022
By Tom Neltner
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
New Rule Paves the Way for Zero-Emission Trucks in New York

December 31, 2021
Press Release
Three vital business interests at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court climate case

December 21, 2021
By Maren Taylor
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund

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