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White House Unveils Lead Action Plan

December 16, 2021
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December 16, 2021
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By Katie Anderson
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Resolution to Protect the Colorado River Sends Important Signal in New Era of Aridification

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Press Release
Safeguarding EPA’s authority at the Supreme Court is a climate imperative

December 15, 2021
By Michael Panfil
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
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December 15, 2021
Press Release
Delta Dispatches: A Conversation with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy

December 15, 2021
By kmcnab
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Flint area residents raise the bar on raising environmental justice concerns

December 14, 2021
By Ugbaad Ali
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Supreme Court Asked to Limit EPA’s Long-Standing Authority to Protect America from Climate Pollution

December 14, 2021
Press Release
Permian Oil and Gas Sites Continue to Emit Massive Amounts of Methane Underscoring Importance of Strong EPA Rules

December 14, 2021
Press Release
Hurricane Ida and Flotant Marsh: An Initial Look at the Storm’s Impacts to Louisiana’s Wetlands

December 13, 2021
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EDF, Allies File Comments in Support of Labor Department Rule Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Climate Change

December 13, 2021
Press Release
What We’re Watching in Reconciliation: Regular Updates from EDF

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