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Indigenous Peoples face challenges to effective participation in international climate policy forums

October 5, 2020
By Breanna Lujan
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
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October 5, 2020
By Drew Stilson
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
The path to zero-emission trucks and a 100% clean energy future

October 2, 2020
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On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
Trump EPA Finalizes Air Toxics Loophole That Will Allow More Dangerous, Cancer-Causing Pollution

October 1, 2020
Press Release
Public investment, private innovation: The global market for air quality monitoring

October 1, 2020
By Aileen Nowlan
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
NEFMC sets 100 percent monitoring target for groundfish fleet

October 1, 2020
Press Release
Coalition Unveils Findings on MRGO Ecosystem Recovery 15 Years After Hurricane Katrina

October 1, 2020
By rchauvin
On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.
At House Hearing, EDF Will Urge Finance Sector to Address Climate Risks to U.S. Agriculture

October 1, 2020
Press Release
EDF launches new tool to highlight corporate action on climate policy

October 1, 2020
Press Release
The path to zero-emission trucks and a 100% clean energy future

October 1, 2020
By Felice Stadler
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Delta Dispatches: Hurricane Laura Recovery

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By rchauvin
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ASDWA provides new recommendations to states and utilities for lead service line inventories

September 29, 2020
By Tom Neltner
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
New study: Lead reduction prevented up to 99,000 heart disease deaths in 2014 alone

September 28, 2020
By Tom Neltner
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
New Multi-Agency Effort Aims to Reduce Air Pollution, Disaster Risk in Houston

September 28, 2020
Press Release
The Business Roundtable’s climate policy statement is a promising step that must be followed by action

September 27, 2020
By webteam
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund

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