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What today’s CEOs need to know to attract and retain tomorrow’s leaders

August 20, 2019
By Scott Wood
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Ohio Supreme Court closes the door on FirstEnergy’s illegal subsidies in a win for customers and the environment

August 20, 2019
Press Release
D.C. Circuit Lets Toxic Pollution Loophole Stand on Procedural Grounds – But Says Loophole Has No Legal Effect

August 20, 2019
Press Release
The promise and peril of manufactured seafood

August 19, 2019
By Rod Fujita
On EDFish : Innovating for healthy oceans
Nature-based solutions can help New York and New Jersey adapt to rising seas and intensifying storms

August 19, 2019
By Steve Koller
On Market forces : Economic Incentives = Environmental Gains
Transforming transportation in New Jersey

August 19, 2019
By Mary Barber
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
New Research Finds Japan’s Fishing Fleet Could Sustainably Increase Profits by Billions

August 19, 2019
Press Release
Delta Dispatches: New Louisiana Poll – 98% Want to Maintain as Much of Louisiana’s Coast as Possible

August 16, 2019
By rchauvin
On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.
Colorado Becomes First State in the Central U.S. to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Standards

August 16, 2019
Press Release
New Permian data show how worst offenders prevent progress on flaring

August 15, 2019
By Colin Leyden
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
EPA Toxic Loophole Poses “Unacceptable Risks” to Americans’ Health, Must Be Immediately Withdrawn – EDF Testimony

August 15, 2019
Press Release
Gov. Pritzker repeals Illinois’ Kyoto Protocol Act, opening the door for clean energy legislation

August 15, 2019
Press Release
By the numbers: Colorado Zero Emission Vehicle Program will cut climate pollution and save Coloradans money

August 14, 2019
By EDF Blogs
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Climate Changed: Millions of Americans Already Living Beyond Temperature Goal

August 14, 2019
By Nat Keohane
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Louisiana Voters Concerned About Coastal Land Loss, Climate Change

August 14, 2019
By rchauvin
On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.

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