Environmental Defense
Trump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards Trump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards- The digitalization opportunity executives can't afford to missArtificial intelligence combined with machine learning and "contextually rich" real-time data is in demand as executives rush to stay on top of a $310-billion trend.
- EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power PlantsEDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
- Congress to Pass Funding Bill, Keeping open Critical Public Health and Environmental AgenciesStatement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs
- Spending Bill Ensures Continued Innovation for Gulf AnglersIncluded in the spending bill passed by Congress today was an important boost to efforts to modernize data collection of recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Carbon removal technologies to help tackle climate change? Here’s what it’ll take.We no longer have the luxury of waiting for emission cuts alone to do the job.
- EPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is NeededEPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is Needed on Oil and Gas Methane Emissions
- New in Foreign Affairs: We Can't Reach Our Climate Goals without Technologies that Remove Pollution from the AtmosphereNew in Foreign Affairs: We Can't Reach Our Climate Goals without Technologies that Remove Pollution from the Atmosphere
- LA Pledges to Close Aging Gas Plants in Favor of 100% Clean EnergyLos Angeles announces plans to close last of three gas plants.
- Energy and Water Remain Major Issues Facing CaliforniaStatements by Timothy O'Connor and Maurice Hall on Newsom speech.
- EDF Statement on Changes at California State Water Resources Control BoardComment on Gov. Gavin Newsom appointments to California State Water Resources Control Board and departure of longtime chair Felicia Marcus.
- Statement by Fred Krupp on the Passing of Congressman John Dingell, Environmental ChampionStatement by Fred Krupp on the Passing of Congressman John Dingell, Environmental Champion
- EDF, Allies Urge D.C. Circuit to Close EPA Loophole for Toxic Air PollutionEDF, Allies Urge D.C. Circuit to Close EPA Loophole for Toxic Air Pollution
- Americans Can Now Comment on Trump Administration Assault on Mercury ProtectionsAmericans Can Now Comment on Trump Administration Assault on Mercury Protections
- EDF: Green New Deal Resolution Is an Important Step Forward in the Climate DebateEDF: Green New Deal Resolution Is an Important Step Forward in the Climate Debate
- Advocates Condemn Unlawful Foundation of Trump Administration’s Effort to Attack America’s Clean Car StandardsAdvocates Condemn Unlawful Foundation of Trump Administration’s Effort to Attack America’s Clean Car Standards
- Not all energy storage is clean – it might even increase emissionsThe environmental benefits of energy storage hinge entirely on how and when it's used.
- Trump Squanders Opportunity to Address Climate Change in State of the UnionTrump Squanders Opportunity to Address Climate Change in State of the Union
- Public Health at Stake as Wheeler Nomination Heads to Full SenateStatement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs
- Oregon climate legislation would limit pollution and protect communitiesOregon lawmakers unveiled their detailed legislative proposal Thursday afternoon for how the state can meet or exceed its ambitious climate targets. The proposed “cap and invest” policy would place a firm limit on carbon pollution while driving investments in green jobs, communities that will bear the brunt of the impacts of climate change, and clean energy innovation.
- “What’s Going On With Monarch Butterflies?” Resolving Seemingly Conflicting Population ReportsStatement of Eric Holst, EDF Associate Vice President of Working Lands
- Arizona Approval of Drought Contingency Plan Marks Major Step Toward a More Secure Water SupplyStatement in response to Arizona legislature and governor approving legislation for Drought Contingency Plan.
- Why Kickstarter's green products push is a bigger deal than you thinkWith thousands of product launches annually, Kickstarter is in a position to influence manufacturing worldwide.
- Digital Technologies Enable Methane Reduction Efforts at ScaleDigital Technologies Enable Methane Reduction Efforts at Scale
- “Protect Our Coast. Protect Their Future” Commercial Shows What’s at Stake for Future Generations of AmericaPress release on Super Bowl ad produced by Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition featuring kids talking about protecting their future.
- New Mexico Takes Bold Action to Lead on ClimateNew Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released a sweeping executive order on climate and energy security.
- West Nile virus in an unlikely place: Why my loss is a wake-up call for all AmericansMy dad's death intersected with my work to manage the impacts of climate change – in a very real and personal way.
- Continuing Resolution Would Reopen Government, Protect FamiliesProposal offers commonsense way to pay government workers and restore critical agencies
- New Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Reduce Climate Pollution, Protect AmericansNew Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Reduce Climate Pollution, Protect Americans
- Commitment of Louisiana State Funds to Coastal Priorities Is Necessary in Face of Urgent CrisisStatement from Mississippi River Delta Coalition in response to governor statement.
- Personal chemical monitors: 5 lessons for a new tech market waiting to take offWith the right incentives, a new set of devices could soon be detecting toxins present in our daily lives.
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds California’s Low Carbon Fuel StandardNinth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
- By mapping its own air pollution, London can help cities worldwideLondon is just the beginning. This new model can be adapted and replicated anywhere.
- Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Keep Our Children Safe from MercuryBipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Keep Our Children Safe from Mercury
- Colorado Governor Polis Takes Important Step on Transportation ElectrificationColorado Governor Polis Takes Important Step on Transportation Electrification
- Confirming Andrew Wheeler Would Mean More Pollution and Health Problems for American FamiliesConfirming Andrew Wheeler Would Mean More Pollution and Heath Problems for American Families
- Coastal Groups Praise Decision to Maximize Land-Building of Mid-Breton Sediment DiversionLouisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority announced today that the agency will expand the study for the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion from 35,000 to 75,000 cubic feet per second.
- Tyson Foods and EDF Launch Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Food ProductionTyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced a new partnership to develop and deploy initiatives that support Tyson’s sustainability strategy and help meet increasing consumer demand for more sustainably grown food.
- Gov. Cuomo’s Focus on Congestion Pricing is Good News for Climate, Clean AirGov. Cuomo’s Focus on Congestion Pricing is Good News for Climate, Clean Air
- Environmental Groups Call on NOAA to Fix Failing Groundfish Monitoring ProgramConservation Law Foundation and Environmental Defense Fund have challenged NOAA Fisheries, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the New England Fishery Management Council to properly manage the region’s ailing groundfish stocks. In a letter sent to the leaders of these agencies, CLF and EDF call for improvements to monitoring practices so that managers can make informed decisions.
- Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Must Continue to Prioritize Health and Environmental ProtectionsColorado's Supreme Court reversed an earlier ruling that the CO Oil and Gas Conservation Commission would have to condition regulatory actions on whether they would negatively impact public health and the environment.
- EDF Praises Newsom appointment of Wade Crowfoot as California Secretary of Natural ResourcesWade Crowfoot is uniquely qualified to take on California’s growing set of natural resource challenges including fires, drought and floods.
- EDF Signs Design Contracts with Two Satellite Companies to Determine Which Will Build New Methane Mapping SatelliteEDF Signs Design Contracts with Two Satellite Companies to Determine Which Will Build New Methane Mapping Satellite
- EDF Lauds Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ Support for Water in State of the State AddressBrian Jackson comments on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' state of the state speech.
- The food industry likely won't change because you’re buying organics. Here’s why.Conventional farms need to be part of a resilient, sustainable food system, too.
- EDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPAEDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA
- Peoples Gas, EDF Unveil New Commitment to Help Protect the Climate by Cutting Methane Emissions From Pittsburgh Utility System in HalfPeoples Gas commits to curb methane emissions 50 percent from its distribution systems in Pittsburgh.
- Trump EPA’s Final Methylene Chloride Ban Fails to Protect WorkersThe Environmental Protection Agency has sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a draft final rule that significantly scales back the ban it proposed two years ago on deadly paint strippers containing methylene chloride.
- Prolonged Government Shutdown Puts Public Health and the Environment at RiskEDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning
- Gov. Wolf Takes Another Strong Step, Committing to Limiting Climate Pollution in PennsylvaniaGov. Wolf Takes Another Strong Step, Committing to Limiting Climate Pollution in Pennsylvania
- Governor Gavin Newsom Must Hit the Ground Running on Climate GoalsNewsom’s leadership will be tested on key issues, none as urgent as safeguarding California from the increasingly dangerous impacts of climate change.
- EDF’s Elizabeth B. Stein Named Among Crain’s New York Business’ ‘Notable Women in Law’EDF’s Elizabeth B. Stein Named Among Crain’s New York Business’ ‘Notable Women in Law’
- Top 10 policy fights we're watching in 2019Will policies continue to favor polluters over people – or will this year mark a shift?
- Trump Administration Unveils “Immoral and Unnecessary” Attack on Mercury StandardsTrump Administration Unveils “Immoral and Unnecessary” Attack on Mercury Standards
- EDF Praises Selection of Rep. Kathy Castor as Chair of Select Committee on the Climate CrisisEDF Praises Selection of Rep. Kathy Castor as Chair of Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
- Wyoming Moves to Slash Oil and Gas EmissionsWyoming's Department of Environmental Quality finalizes rules to curb oil and gas emissions.
- The 2018 farm bill breaks new ground for conservation and resilienceRepublicans and Democrats worked together to preserve funding for farmers and prepare them for a changing climate.
- D.C. Circuit Keeps Clean Power Plan Litigation on Hold for Sixty More DaysD.C. Circuit Keeps Clean Power Plan Litigation on Hold for Sixty More Days
- $867-Billion Farm Bill Delivers Sweeping Bipartisan Support for Clean Air and WaterThe bipartisan farm bill rewards farmers for fighting climate change, preparing for extreme weather and protecting water quality.
- Government Shutdown Would Endanger the Public and the EnvironmentStatement of Elizabeth Gore, Sr. Vice President, Political Affairs
- Why clean energy investments should be part of your risk management strategyKnowing when and how to invest in renewables can be key to building business resilience.
- Trump Administration Releases Deeply Disappointing ‘Action Plan’ on LeadToday, the Trump Administration released its long-delayed Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts. As we had anticipated, given this administration’s record of touting its efforts on lead without taking concrete action, the plan is deeply disappointing.
- EDF Sues Department of Transportation for Failure to Release Public RecordsEDF Sues Department of Transportation for Failure to Release Public Records
- Congress Passes “Modern Fish Act” With Broad Support(WASHINGTON – December 19, 2018) Recreational fishing legislation known as the “Modern Fish Act,” was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today after advancing through the Senate on Monday. The legislation now heads to the President for signature.
- Nine States, D.C. Announce Groundbreaking Plan to Limit Climate Pollution from Transportation SectorNine States, D.C. Announce Groundbreaking Plan to Limit Climate Pollution from Transportation Sector
- Statement on the Death of Former Duke Energy Chairman and CEO Jim RogersStatement on the Death of Former Duke Energy Chairman and CEO Jim Rogers
- EDF statement on the Resignation of Interior Secretary Ryan ZinkeEDF statement on the Resignation of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
- U.S. Senate Advances “Modern Fish Act”(WASHINGTON – December 17, 2018) Recreational fishing legislation known as the “Modern Fish Act,” advanced through the Senate today by unanimous consent. Advocates from the recreational, commercial, charter/for-hire, and restaurant sectors, as well as many environmental groups, spent more than a year hammering out important compromise language that maintains key components of the current fisheries law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA).
- Governor Murphy Leading on Clean Air and Climate Change Solutions in New JerseyGovernor Murphy Leading on Clean Air and Climate Change Solutions in New Jersey
- UN climate negotiators secure important elements of the Paris rulebook but leave key markets text outParties to at COP24 have agreed on most of the elements of the rulebook that will guide implementation of the Paris Agreement, including the critical guidelines for regular and consistent reporting needed to ensure transparency in how much countries are emitting and their progress toward fulfilling their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). However, negotiators failed to reach closure on the part of the text addressing international cooperation on carbon markets. Instead, they agreed to continue work in 2019 on guidance under Article 6, which covers “cooperative approaches” including the transfer of emissions reductions, or “mitigation outcomes,” among countries—the building blocks of…
- Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman Provides Jan. 31 Deadline for Drought Contingency PlansStatement from Kevin Moran in response to Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman's speech at the Colorado River Water Users Association Conference.
- EDF MethaneSAT Program Adds Top Technical Talent as Groundbreaking Climate Mission Advances to Contracting PhaseEDF MethaneSAT program adds top former NASA experts and one of Silicon Valley's top innovators as climate mission advances to contracting phase
- U.S. Fisheries Continue Comeback: Reports Show Economic and Conservation Gains(WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2018) Reports released today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show that the U.S. is rebuilding once depleted fisheries and reducing overfishing while at the same time adding jobs, increasing landings, and boosting revenues in the fishing sector. The “Fisheries Economics of the United States” and “Fisheries of the United States” reports from NOAA provide new and important insights into the conservation and economic comebacks of our nation’s fisheries.
- Alberta’s methane regulations will fail to meet provincial reduction targetJoint statement on Alberta's methane regulations
- California Sets Rules for Post-2020 Cap-and-Trade ProgramCalifornia today adopted amendments to the cap-and-trade program that set major market rules after 2020. These amendments update the program based on AB 398 (E. Garcia), which was passed by the Legislature in 2017 and directed state regulators to extend the cap-and-trade program until 2030.
- How one company’s plan to turn pollution into a commodity could change an entire industryBy cutting emissions, Smithfield Foods is creating new business opportunities for the animal agriculture industry at large.
- 7 signs the global energy economy is in transitionWe cut carbon pollution by taking full advantage of market trends that are already under way.
- EDF Lauds Gov. Wolf’s New Proposal to Reduce Pennsylvania Natural Gas EmissionsPennsylvania takes action to curb methane emissions from existing oil and gas facilities in the state.
- Conservationists Applaud CA Water Board Approval of Bay-Delta Water Quality Control PlanStatement on vote by California State Water Resources Control Board vote on Bay-Delta Plan.
- Farm Bill Prioritizes Innovation and Impact for Climate-Smart AgricultureThe farm bill conference report delivers strong, bipartisan support for farmers and natural resources.
- Conservationists: Future of California Salmon and Water Supply Reliability Depends on Water Board ActionEDF and three other environmental nonprofits call on the California State Water Resources Control Board to approve an updated Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan at its meeting Wednesday,
- EDF Applauds Progress of National Fishing Reform in JapanEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauded the vision and leadership of Japanese lawmakers and the Abe Administration as Japan’s legislature enacted the most significant reform of its fisheries laws in 70 years.
- EPA Finalizes “Bad Neighbor Rule” Exposing Hundreds of Communities in Eastern States and Texas to Cross-State Air PollutionEPA Finalizes “Bad Neighbor Rule” Exposing Hundreds of Communities in Eastern States and Texas to Cross-State Air Pollution
- Senator Chuck Schumer’s Important Step on Climate Action, Jobs, and Clean AirSenator Chuck Schumer’s Important Step on Climate Action, Jobs, and Clean Air
- EPA Attacks Climate Pollution Standards for New Power PlantsEPA Attacks Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
- Environmental Defense Fund Files New Lawsuit against EPA for More Failures to Release Public RecordsEnvironmental Defense Fund Files New Lawsuit against EPA for More Failures to Release Public Records
- Trump’s Sage-Grouse Move Will Likely Put Bird on Endangered Species ListEDF statement from Mark Rupp, Director of Wildlife Campaign
- Coastal Restoration Organizations Praise Appointment of New CPRA Interim ChairpersonToday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards appointed Chip Kline as the new Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority interim chairperson.
- Environmental and Corporate Groups Urge Countries to Adopt Rules on Sound Carbon Accounting Under Paris AgreementEnvironmental Defense Fund, the International Emissions Trading Association, and a group of more than 40 companies, business groups and non-governmental organisations today issued the Katowice Declaration on Sound Carbon Accounting.
- George H.W. Bush, environmental hero: He exemplified the real art of the dealGeorge H.W. Bush's leadership built bi-partisan support for a huge environmental win.
- Xcel’s Groundbreaking Commitment to Slash Carbon Dioxide Pollution “An Act of True Leadership” – EDFXcel’s Groundbreaking Commitment to Slash Carbon Dioxide Pollution “An Act of True Leadership” – EDF
- EDF, NRDC Sue Trump’s EPA for Hiding Critical Analysis on the Clean Cars RollbackEDF, NRDC Sue Trump’s EPA for Hiding Critical Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback
- COP 24 Media Advisory: Environmental and Corporate Groups to Urge Countries to Adopt Rules on Sound Carbon Accounting Under Paris AgreementEDF and IETA will unveil a declaration urging countries to adopt rules to avoid double counting of emissions reductions under the Paris Agreement.
- The Environmental Legacy of President George H.W. BushThe Environmental Legacy of President George H.W. Bush
- Climate Threat Drives Need to Set Strong Limits on Carbon Pollution in PennsylvaniaClimate Threat Drives Need to Set Strong Limits on Carbon Pollution in Pennsylvania
- Bipartisan Measure Adds Critical Momentum for Climate ActionBipartisan Measure Adds Critical Momentum for Climate Action
- Joint Ventures Mask Global Oil & Gas Emissions RiskOil and gas industry has opportunity to manage methane risk from non-operated assets.
- EDF Workshop Opens Door for Improved Fisheries Cooperation in the PhilippinesFishing industry stakeholders gathered last week in a collaborative workshop hosted by Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) Philippines program aimed at tackling pressing problems like overfishing.
- Kickstarter and EDF Team Up to Push for Greener Product DevelopmentKickstarter PBC and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today unveiled new features on Kickstarter that will help creators evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of their products.
- Trump Administration’s National Climate Assessment Shows Major Impacts for OceansThe newly released National Climate Assessment (NCA) clearly demonstrates the major impacts that human-caused warming is having, and will have, on our oceans and marine fisheries.
