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Complete list of press releases

Climate Corps China Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September 22, 2023
EDF Applauds Launch of American Climate Corps by the White House
September 20, 2023
SEC Brings Much-Needed Transparency to Sustainable Investing
September 20, 2023
EDF, Partners Support Biden Administration's New Guidance to Incorporate the Value of Nature into Federal Decision-making Processes
September 19, 2023
EDF Launches Net Zero Action Accelerator to Help Companies Supercharge Climate Goals
September 18, 2023
EDF, Allies Ask EPA to Protect People from Fossil Fuel-Based Hydrogen Production Pollution
September 15, 2023
California Legislature Closes Session With New Measures to Advance Climate Leadership and Achieve Ambitious Goals
September 15, 2023
New Analysis: New Mexico Falling Far Short of Climate Goals, Leaders Must Pass Bold New Policy to Close Gap
September 11, 2023
EDF Statement on the Passing of Joseph Fiordaliso, New Jersey BPU President and Clean Energy Champion
September 8, 2023
EDF launches new season of chart-topping podcast "Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers"
September 7, 2023
Environmental Defense Fund Supports Allocation of $100 Million to Build Flood Resilience in Virginia
September 6, 2023
EDF Welcomes Appointment of New FDA Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods
August 23, 2023
EPA to Undertake New Review of Smog Pollution Standards
August 21, 2023
Study Reveals Water Disparities in the Texas Hill Country
August 21, 2023
EPA Announces 2024 to 2027 Enforcement Priorities
August 17, 2023