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Our groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts

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Complete list of press releases

UN aviation agency adopts historic global aviation climate agreement
October 6, 2016
Paris Agreement enters into force in record time, marking continued global momentum on climate action
October 5, 2016
Green Business Certification Inc. and Environmental Defense Fund Establish Investor Confidence Project as Global Standard for Energy Efficiency Projects
October 5, 2016
Farms and Farmers (FnF) in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) launch the DeHaat App at the event ‘Pratibimb-Prakrishi Samyukt, DeHaat Ekjut’
October 1, 2016
The Clean Power Plan Has a Good Day in Court
September 27, 2016
Louisiana Restoration and Protection Efforts Should Be Authorized by Congress
September 27, 2016
New California Energy Bill Protects Vulnerable Communities from Pollution
September 27, 2016
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Hears Clean Power Plan Case En Banc Today
September 27, 2016
Clear Car Standards Continue to Save Americans Money, Reduce Air Pollution
September 22, 2016
EDF Applauds Nomination of Patrick McDonnell to Lead Pennsylvania DEP
September 21, 2016
Joint Proposal Advances Utility Efforts to Achieve Climate Targets in New York
September 21, 2016
Secretary Jewell Does Status Check One Year after Sage-Grouse Decision
September 21, 2016
New York’s Offshore Wind Blueprint Strengthens State’s Leadership in Renewable Energy
September 16, 2016
EDF Statement on Dakota Access Pipeline Decision
September 9, 2016
Governor Brown cements environmental legacy with California's ambitious new climate laws
September 8, 2016