Environmental Defense
New Report Finds Trump EPA Failed to Follow the Law, Consider Children’s Health on Proposed Loophole for Super-Polluting Glider TrucksNew Report Finds Trump EPA Failed to Follow the Law, Consider Children’s Health on Proposed Loophole for Super-Polluting Glider Trucks- This overlooked climate pollutant could play a big role in reaching Paris Agreement goalsThere is a step we can take to have a major impact on the rate of warming now.
- EPA Changes Definition of “Ambient Air,” Allows an Increase in Dangerous PollutionEPA Changes Definition of “Ambient Air,” Allows an Increase in Dangerous Pollution
- New Report Details Actions Needed to Create Climate-Ready FisheriesWith climate change increasingly threatening key life support systems of our planet, including the ocean, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today released a new report identifying key priorities for the world’s fisheries to achieve sustainability in the face of rapidly-warming seas.
- Agriculture Emerges as a Climate Solution with Bipartisan SupportThe bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus today held its first public event, a briefing about agriculture’s role in climate solutions.
- California Resilience Challenge Offers New Opportunities for Water Systems and Rural CommunitiesStatement from Ann Hayden about the launch of the California Resilience Challenge.
- Green Groups Ask to Join New York, New Jersey, NYC in Cross-State Air Pollution CaseGreen Groups Ask to Join New York, New Jersey, NYC in Cross-State Air Pollution Case
- Overnight Explosion at Port Neches, Texas Chemical Plant a “Preventable Tragedy”Overnight Explosion at Port Neches, Texas Chemical Plant a “Preventable Tragedy”
- Acknowledging the Legacy of Bill RuckelshausEDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement recognizing the legacy of the William D. Ruckelshaus, two-time head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a longstanding champion of America’s health and natural resources, who died earlier today at age 87.
- Murder in the rainforest: 1700+ defenders killed, but their legacy lives onThese important advances are keeping forest protection alive today.
- Your holiday dinner talking points on climate changeCheck out our quick breakdown on getting to a 100% clean future, to help you with those awkward holiday conversations about climate change.
- EDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars AuthorityEDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars Authority
- Governor Sisolak Directs Agency Action to Meet Climate Reduction TargetsNevada Governor Steve Sisolak today issued an executive order reaffirming the state’s climate goals set last spring in SB254, and directing state agencies to develop the menu of policy options necessary to meet those targets—most critically cutting climate pollution 45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
- New Mexico Reports on Strong Action to Lead on Climate Under Gov. Lujan GrishamEDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
- EDF Endorses Landmark 100% Clean Economy ActEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced its endorsement of the 100% Clean Economy Act, a bold climate action bill just introduced by leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Got flight shame? Would you pay more to make it up to the climate?Your answer might hinge on the information you get when you book your flight.
- New Renewable Energy Legislation Will Extend Incentives, Deliver CertaintyEnvironmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on the introduction of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act.
- Governor Newsom steps up California oil and gas oversightStatement on recent action by California Governor Gavin Newsom to step up state's oil and gas oversight
- EDF Joins Push to Expand AmeriCorps to Address Climate ChangeToday, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) for sponsoring the Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act to expand AmeriCorps to serve frontline communities most impacted by climate change
- GlobalGiving and BSCA Create Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Dorian VictimsA new disaster relief fund announced today will focus on areas of the Bahamas hit hardest by Hurricane Dorian, in order to drive relief and recovery efforts on the ground in Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama — an island that was left completely devastated after a 40-hour pummeling by the monster Category 5 storm.
- SAFER Pipelines Act Provides Critical Safety and Pollution ProtectionsMajor new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced this week will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for all Americans.
- Report: Even in a Tough Dairy Economy, Conservation Delivers Return on Investment“The overriding lesson learned is that conservation contributes to the economic well-being and resilience of dairy farms.”
- EDF Urges Twitter to Create Level Playing Field on IssuesDear Mr. Dorsey,
- SAFER Pipelines Act Provides Critical Safety and Pollution ProtectionsMajor new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced today will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for all Americans.
- Fishery aid bill progresses in Senate committeeThis morning S.2346, the Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act, passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee on a voice vote after several amendments were accepted.
- Senate Committee Approves Fishery Aid BillThis morning S.2346, the Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act, passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee on a voice vote after several amendments were accepted.
- EDF, Allies Press for Transparency from Automakers Siding with Trump in Clean Car LitigationEDF, Allies Press for Transparency from Automakers Siding with Trump in Clean Car Litigation
- Making Electric Vehicles More Accessible in the UK Can Save Low-Income Households MillionsAccording to two reports released today by Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) and Green Alliance in conjunction with Frontier Economics and Element Energy, with targeted action, lower-income households could save nearly £350 million in total every year, with cost savings reaching £3,000-£5,000 per household over the time of owning a car.
- The businesses that are — and are not — leading on climate changeContinued commitment to the Paris accord is critical — but it’s also only one part of what's needed to fill the climate leadership void, build the clean energy economy and remain “in.”
- The hidden cost of faster shipping — and what we can do about itBehind each box is a complex chain of events that contribute to unhealthy air and a warming planet. As a consumer, you're part of the solution.
- New Senate Caucus Has "Potential to Advance Bipartisan Climate Solutions"It’s good news that the Senate has a new forum with the potential to advance bipartisan climate solutions.
- Passage of Proposition DD Shows Coloradans Care About a Resilient Water FutureStatement on voter approval of Proposition DD in Colorado.
- Judge – EPA Delay on Dangerous Landfill Pollution is an Attempt to “Sidestep” the Court’s OrderJudge – EPA Delay on Dangerous Landfill Pollution is an Attempt to “Sidestep” the Court’s Order
- Trump officially turned his back on climate, but the U.S. can still lead. Here’s how.Instead of raising our fists in righteous indignation, we should be focused on these five big steps to fight climate change.
- As EU Debate over Role of Gas Builds, Methane Emerges as Europe’s Climate Blind SpotEDF experts outline opportunities for the EU to set clear policies for cutting methane emissions from all natural gas
- Trump Walks Away from U.S. Climate Leadership by Starting Withdrawal from Paris AgreementThe Trump administration announced today it has formally notified the United Nations that the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. The withdrawal would take effect on Nov. 4, 2020.
- EDF Sues Interior, NOAA, NASA for Failure to Release Public Records about Trump Administration Attacks on Climate ScienceEDF Sues Interior, NOAA, NASA for Failure to Release Public Records about Trump Administration Attacks on Climate Science
- North Carolina legislators take controversial multiyear rate increases off the table, green-light storm cost-recovery mechanismEDF statement from David Kelly, Senior Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs
- GM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler Join Attack on State Clean Car AuthorityGM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler Join Attack on State Clean Car Authority
- D.C. Circuit Underscores EPA Duty to Address Extensive Factual Record Upholding America’s Clean Car StandardsThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit stressed EPA’s heavy burden to justify its roll back of America’s Clean Car Standards in an opinion issued this morning.
- New report: Business leaders want to (and can) do more to act on climateUnder mounting pressure from stakeholders, CEOs have a huge opportunity to use their existing technology investments for both business and the planet.
- Experts at Our Ocean Conference Tackle Climate-Ready FisheriesNations around the world are facing unprecedented challenges from climate impacts on the world’s ocean and must work to create greater ocean resilience, said panelists at an official side event at the Our Ocean Conference in Oslo, Norway today.
- In Attacking California, Trump Administration Tries Again to Dismantle Clean Air and Climate ProtectionsThe Trump administration today announced it was suing the state of California over its decision with Quebec to mutually recognize pollution reductions under California’s enforceable pollution limit as part of the Western Climate Initiative.
- Sustainable Ocean Partnership Announced at Our Ocean ConferenceEnvironmental Defense Fund announced today that it is joining a partnership to improve environmental outcomes for the ocean through China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The partnership, formally known as the Thematic Partnership on Maritime Community with a Shared Future and Marine Environment Governance, was announced at the Our Ocean Conference in Oslo, Norway by a representative from China’s Ministry of Environment and Ecology (MEE).
- Report Finds Widespread Adoption of Emerging Tech, but a Missed Opportunity for SustainabilityWhile 92% of executives agree that emerging technologies can help improve both their bottom line and sustainability, only 59% are investing for this purpose, finds a new EDF report.
- The Baby Food Council is taking on the challenge of reducing heavy metals in young kids’ foodToday, the Baby Food Council, a broad-based group of companies and other organizations formed in January 2019, announced its efforts to take on the challenge of reducing heavy metals in young children’s food.
- EDF Testifies against Methane Rule Rollback at EPA HearingEDF Testifies against Methane Rule Rollback at EPA Hearing
- New Study Shows Construction of Sediment Diversions Will Deliver Significant Economic BenefitsEconomic analysis of impact of constructing Mid-Barataria and Mid-Breton Sediment Diversions
- Major Environmental Groups Call On Businesses To Lead On Climate PolicyEleven leading environmental organizations published an open letter today, urging the CEOs of Corporate America to step up their engagement on climate policy.
- EDF, NRDC Outline Arguments for Appeal in Case Linked to Proposed Clean Car Standards RollbackEDF, NRDC Outline Arguments for Appeal in Case Linked to Proposed Clean Car Standards Rollback
- Ohio Supreme Court paves the way for future expansion of energy efficiencyEDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Counsel, Energy Transition Strategy
- Maurepas Swamp Diversion Selected as Priority in Gulf Restoration PlanPress statement from MRD coalition on inclusion of River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp in RESTORE Council funded priorities list.
- EDF, Allies Intervene to Defend EPA’s Authority to Limit Climate Pollution from Power PlantsEDF, Allies Intervene to Defend EPA’s Authority to Limit Climate Pollution from Power Plants
- Governor Cooper Proclaims Resiliency Week in North CarolinaMedia statement from Will McDow on proclamation of North Carolina Resiliency Week.
- New EDF Guide: Mapping Hyperlocal Air Quality to Drive Clean Air ActionNew EDF guide for cities, counties and other local organizations interested in using hyperlocal air quality data to tailor solutions for air pollution.
- UN Aviation Agency Moves Forward on Climate Action, Despite Objections from China and RussiaThe Assembly of the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today approved, by a solid majority, moving forward with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). It also committed itself to undertake the research needed to develop, by 2022, a roadmap for a long-term climate goal for international aviation. It took these steps despite objections by China, India and Russia to a study of options for a long-term target, and even though China reiterated its previous objection to the CORSIA goal of carbon-neutral growth from 2020.
- EDF, Allies Ask D.C. Circuit to Rehear Case about EPA’s Toxic Pollution LoopholeEDF, Allies Ask D.C. Circuit to Rehear Case about EPA’s Toxic Pollution Loophole
- Pennsylvania Governor Takes Decisive Action on Climate ChangePennsylvania Governor Takes Decisive Action on Climate Change
- New Initiative will Map and Measure Methane Emissions Across the Permian BasinFirst-of-its-kind effort will provide timely, transparent data to spotlight oil and gas methane reduction opportunities, help curtail regional air and climate pollution
- 84% of Mexico’s Most Important Fisheries to be Impacted by Climate Change, Unless Action is TakenThe most important Mexican fisheries in terms of volume, value and their importance in generating livelihoods are at risk of serious impacts from climate change unless action is taken, according to new research co-authored by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara and Mexican experts and published today in the journal PLOS ONE.
- A new low even for the Trump EPA on chemical safetyOnce again, the EPA is caving to the chemical industry’s demands, and worker health is being left in the dust.
- Senate Appropriations Committee passes important FY2020 Interior-EPA appropriations billThe U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously passed its Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
- EDF, Allies File Lawsuit against Trump Administration to Protect Americans from Auto PollutionEDF, Allies File Lawsuit against Trump Administration to Protect Americans from Auto Pollution
- DTE’s net-zero carbon commitment adds momentum to clean energy transitionDTE Energy, the largest electric utility in Michigan, today announced plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in its electric generation by 2050, building on its previous pledge to cut these emissions 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040. In response, Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp released the following statement.
- EDF, Allies: EPA Must Close “Air Toxics Loophole”Environmental Defense Fund joined 34 public health, environmental justice, labor, and environmental organizations in filing comments opposing a proposed EPA rule that could allow thousands of major industrial sources of hazardous air pollution to exempt themselves from Clean Air Act standards.
- Rep. Fitzpatrick introduces meaningful bipartisan carbon fee billRepresentative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today introduced a meaningful and bipartisan carbon fee bill to incentivize businesses to curb climate pollution.
- IPCC Report on Climate and Oceans Underscores Need for Urgent ActionUrgent global action is needed to create thriving, climate-smart fisheries in response to significant ocean warming detailed in a new United Nations report released today, said Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
- EDF, China Electricity Council Agree to Collaborate with Key Players in US and China Carbon MarketsEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) and China Electricity Council (CEC) will deepen and facilitate US-China power sector collaboration under a memorandum of cooperation signed Monday, at the “US - China Power Sector Carbon Market Outlook” workshop held by EDF alongside the UN Climate Action Summit. The organizations aim to ensure successful participation in and operation of China’s power sector carbon market.
- EDF Statement: Report Finds Comprehensive Methane Rules Are Cost-Effective for New MexicoEconomic analysis shows wide range of net benefits from strong rules
- EPA Denies New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air PollutionEPA Denies New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
- High Level Panel Report Shows Hope for a Climate-Impacted OceanThe following is a statement by Doug Rader, chief oceans scientist at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Oceans Program, on the release of the High Level Panel for A Sustainable Ocean Economy report, issued today.
- Milestone: MethaneSAT Inks Contract for Remote Sensing InstrumentBall Aerospace will build advanced spectrometer at core of unique mission
- California Endorses Plan to Save Tropical ForestsThe California Air Resources Board voted to endorse the California Tropical Forest Standard. The Standard sets out stringent requirements for states and countries seeking to have their large-scale forest protection programs recognized in carbon markets such as California’s, while ensuring robust monitoring and oversight of such programs.
- EDF President Fred Krupp: Climate strikers understand we cannot wait to act"The young people who led the biggest global climate change demonstration in history today understand that we cannot wait to act."
- 23 States Take Legal Action against Trump Administration to Protect Millions from Vehicle Pollution23 States Take Legal Action against Trump Administration to Protect Millions from Vehicle Pollution
- Jeff Bezos’ "Climate Pledge" is, at last, a milestone step forwardAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos today revealed The Climate Pledge, an initiative to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years ahead of schedule. The announcement comes one day ahead of Amazon employees’ planned participation in global climate strikes.
- 5 things to know for the UN Climate Action Summit and Climate Week 2019As the world’s attention turns to the climate, it’s clear that this year feels different. The passion has been turned up to 11.
- EDF Responds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Expected Veto of California Environmental LegislationStatement by David Festa in response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's expected veto of Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Toni Atkins and its relationship to the Bay-Delta voluntary agreement negotiations.
- Duke Energy joins the ranks of power companies committed to net-zero carbonEDF statement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund
- Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars LeadershipTrump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership
- Legal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE RuleLegal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE Rule
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution RuleU.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Upholds Strengthened Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
- Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously moves critical Energy & Water Appropriations Bill forwardThe bipartisan funding bill includes major investments that will spur clean energy innovation and job creation by bolstering research and development at many scientific agencies across the federal government.
- Senate bill will strengthen pipeline safety and reduce methane leaksU.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) today introduced a pipeline safety bill aimed to curb methane leaks.
- Leading Indian Researchers and Policy Advisors Receive Training to Estimate Climate Impacts of Land Management PracticesIndian and international land managers, policy makers, government employees, agronomists, and soil scientists from 15 research organizations and think tanks participated in a three day training to learn the climate change mitigation potential of sustainable land management practices.
- Viewer, beware: TV news is missing the boat on hurricane coverageClimate change is a hot topic for voters, but major news networks too often fail to talk about climate when they cover extreme weather.
- EDF, NRDC Appeal Court Decision Related to Trump’s Proposed Clean Car Standards RollbackEDF, NRDC Appeal Court Decision Related to Trump’s Proposed Clean Car Standards Rollback
- Report: Innovative State-Led Financing Advances Agricultural ConservationStates that embrace innovative new ways to finance on-farm conservation can deliver multiple benefits to farmers, state residents, taxpayers and the environment.
