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A tale of two public comment extension requests: How they fared under the Trump EPA

December 10, 2020
By Richard Denison
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
Groups Support New York Public Service Commission Plan to Require Utilities’ Disclosure of Risks from Climate Change

December 10, 2020
Press Release
Clear communication about lead service line ownership is difficult – but here’s why it really matters

December 10, 2020
By Sam Lovell
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
Poll: Floridians expect their political leaders to address climate change head-on

December 9, 2020
Press Release
USDA Cabinet Nominee Vilsack is Positioned to Act Fast on Climate

December 9, 2020
Press Release
Newly Appointed Chair of California Air Resources Board Poised to Build on California’s Environmental Leadership

December 9, 2020
Press Release
Congress Calls for Natural Climate Solutions

December 9, 2020
Press Release
Trump EPA Finalizes Rule to Distort Benefits of Life-Saving Clean Air Protections

December 9, 2020
Press Release
Energy justice is racial justice

December 9, 2020
By EDF Blogs
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
FDA’s Outdated Lead Standards Put the Public’s Health at Risk

December 9, 2020
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Looking ahead to the 4th Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform Facilitative Working Group meeting

December 8, 2020
By Breanna Lujan
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Aviation on the Cusp: From COVID-19 to the Climate Crisis

December 8, 2020
By Annie Petsonk
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
After Year of Unprecedented Disasters, U.S. House Strengthens Resilience of Nation’s Waterways, Communities and Infrastructure

December 8, 2020
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Pennsylvanians Eager to Make Their Voices Heard, Embrace Virtual Public Hearings on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

December 8, 2020
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Methane is front and center for EIG’s portfolio companies

December 8, 2020
By Andrew Baxter
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund

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