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Complete list of press releases

Congress Should Raise Budget Caps to Avoid Draconian Cuts to Environment and Public Health Programs
April 9, 2019
Court Denies FirstEnergy’s Attempt to Evade Environmental Responsibilities
April 4, 2019
Smart Oil and Gas Methane Regulations Could Speed Environmental Innovation
April 4, 2019
New York Makes History with Congestion Pricing
March 31, 2019
Collaborating for a More Resilient Energy Future in Puerto Rico
March 21, 2019
New Report Reveals Scale of Natural Gas Waste on Navajo Nation Lands
March 21, 2019
New Report Identifies Proactive Strategies to Manage California's Renewable Energy Transition
March 14, 2019
Senate Vote Crucial Step Toward Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico
March 14, 2019
BP and Environmental Defense Fund Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions
March 13, 2019
Nuclear Bailout Bill Dramatically Misses Mark, Ignores Need for Pennsylvania to Cut Carbon Pollution
March 11, 2019
Oil and Gas Bill Seeks to Improve Oversight, Reduce Impacts
February 28, 2019
Bold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy
February 28, 2019
Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing
February 26, 2019
LA Pledges to Close Aging Gas Plants in Favor of 100% Clean Energy
February 12, 2019
EPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is Needed
February 12, 2019