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How can economics contribute to decarbonizing power markets?

February 19, 2021
By Kristina Mohlin
On Market forces : Economic Incentives = Environmental Gains
Air commission adopts landmark rule to cut methane from oil and gas pneumatic devices

February 18, 2021
Press Release
Environmental Models Make Invisible Nitrogen Pollution Visible — and Manageable

February 18, 2021
Press Release
Now companies can hit climate and shipping goals with new financing model

February 18, 2021
By Aileen Nowlan
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
EDF Launches SmartPass Initiative to Help Manage Ocean Fishing

February 18, 2021
Press Release
Accelerating Zero-Emissions Delivery: An innovative approach to transforming the last mile

February 17, 2021
By Aileen Nowlan
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
National Academies Harshly Criticizes Chemical Review Approach Used By Trump EPA

February 16, 2021
Press Release
EDF report introduces innovative financing model to accelerate adoption of zero-emissions vehicles

February 16, 2021
Press Release
Report Details Impact of Conservation Tillage and Cover Crops on Farm Bottom Line

February 16, 2021
Press Release
VW Settlement to Fund Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses in New Jersey

February 16, 2021
Press Release
EPA’s Motion Reinforces the Urgent Need to Limit Pollution from Power Plants

February 12, 2021
Press Release
House Oversight Committee draws renewed attention to heavy metals in baby food and calls for FDA to act

February 11, 2021
By Tom Neltner
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
Spotlighting advocates for environmental justice: LaTricea Adams with Black Millennials for Flint

February 11, 2021
By Sam Lovell
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
Eleven facts about clean vehicles to counter gas guzzling lobbyists

February 11, 2021
By EDF Blogs
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Delta Dispatches: Cook-off for the Coast & Friends of Bayou Lafourche

February 11, 2021
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On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.

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