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The latest IPCC report unpacks the role of innovation. Here are five key takeaways.

April 15, 2022
By Sonali Deshpande
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Strengthening EPA Standards to Include Zero-Emitting Freight Trucks and Buses Critical for Reaching Health, Climate Goals – EDF Expert at EPA Public Hearing

April 14, 2022
Press Release
This natural storm buffer helps protect Greater New Orleans. A new restoration project will prevent it from disappearing.

April 14, 2022
By kmcnab
On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.
Gov. Lujan Grisham Leads New Mexico to Establish Nation-Leading Rules to Slash Oil and Gas Pollution

April 14, 2022
Press Release
Lawsuit Would Compel the Environmental Protection Agency to Enforce Air Pollution Law

April 13, 2022
Press Release
EPA to release assessment of toxic formaldehyde, rejects industry’s tired delay tactics

April 13, 2022
By Maria Doa
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
California Takes Significant Step Toward Adopting Historic Standards That Will Eliminate Pollution from New Cars by 2035

April 13, 2022
Press Release
Countries must heed IPCC reports as they review collective progress under the global stocktake

April 13, 2022
By Maggie Ferrato
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
EDF Joins Broad Coalition to Support EPA’s Proposal about the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

April 12, 2022
Press Release
EDF Joins Broad Coalition to Support EPA’s Proposal about the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

April 12, 2022
Press Release
Project to Restore Maurepas Swamp Takes One Important Step Forward

April 12, 2022
By kmcnab
On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.
Our Ocean Conference Must Deliver Solutions to Meet Deepening Ocean Crises

April 12, 2022
Press Release
Innovative new financing models help dairy companies slash methane emissions

April 11, 2022
By Theresa Eberhardt
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Unpacking the Proposed SEC Rule on Climate Risk Disclosure

April 11, 2022
By Giada Mannino
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
An all-inclusive way to look at energy transition in New Jersey

April 11, 2022
By EDF Blogs
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution

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