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Senators Coons and Feinstein Introduce Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019

July 25, 2019
Press Release
EDF Welcomes Introduction of Clean Industrial Technologies Act

July 25, 2019
Press Release
EDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science

July 25, 2019
Press Release
New analysis shows golden opportunity for New Mexico to dramatically reduce oil and gas methane pollution

July 24, 2019
By EDF Blogs
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
When it comes to avoiding deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, new study reveals that federal and state agencies have had different outcomes

July 24, 2019
By dherrera
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Can fossil fuel companies find a place in a climate-friendly world?

July 24, 2019
By Fred Krupp
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Bill to Create Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund

July 24, 2019
Press Release
EDF Praises Rep. McEachin, House Members for Pushing for a 100% Clean Economy

July 24, 2019
Press Release
Houston teens take their fight for clean air to Washington, D.C.

July 23, 2019
By Shannon Thomas
On Texas Clean Air Matters : Guiding Texas toward Cleaner Air
Risky business: When corporations fund climate denial

July 23, 2019
By Victoria Mills
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Rep. Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee Aim to Put Nation on Path to 100% Clean

July 23, 2019
Press Release
Ohio Legislature Passes FirstEnergy Bailout Bill, Gutting Clean Energy Standards and Costing Customers $150 Million Annually

July 23, 2019
Press Release
EDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records

July 23, 2019
Press Release
Applying technology to sustainability is a win-win for business and profit

July 19, 2019
By Tom Murray
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Will calamari play an important role in future climate-resilient fisheries?

July 18, 2019
By Robert Boenish
On EDFish : Innovating for healthy oceans

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