Environmental Defense
Governor Wolf Vetoes Bill That Favored Oil Interests Over Public Health and Safety Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf today vetoed Senate Bill 790, the fundamentally flawed legislation that would have reduced health and environmental protections for the oil and gas industry and shifted costs and risks to taxpayers.- EV MAP Act would Help Build Out Needed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure The bipartisan Electric Vehicle Mobility Area Planning Act (EV MAP) is an important step toward a clean and dependable transportation system
- General Motors Withdraws Support for Trump Administration Legal Attack on State Clean Car ProtectionsStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp
- John Kerry Is One of the World's Most Effective Climate ChampionsStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the appointment of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change with a position on the National Security Council.
- Forest Credits Approved for Airlines’ Compliance with ICAO Carbon MarketThis week, the governing Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization took an important step forward on climate progress: it approved select tropical forest protection programs for airlines’ use in offsetting carbon dioxide emissions of international flights.
- New Data: New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Methane Problem Persists, Proposed Rules Need Improvement to Protect State’s Health and ClimateProposed pollution rules in New Mexico must be strengthened to protect the state's public health and climate.
- Alaska Snow Sport Athletes Launch Message Urging Leaders to Take a Strong Stand on ClimateA broad coalition of Alaska snow sports athletes in partnership with EDF Alaska, released statewide messaging urging Alaska’s leaders to take a strong stand on climate change.
- Trump EPA Rushes Assessment of Toxic Chemical 1,4-Dioxane, Putting Public Health at RiskWith today’s release of a supplement to its draft risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, the Trump EPA is once again demonstrating its utter disdain for public input and scientific expert review and its willingness to do industry’s bidding.
- US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act Can Help Reduce Airline EmissionsU.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) today introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, an innovative bill that takes a first step toward cutting the climate-harming pollution from airplanes.
- New Report Showcases Innovative Finance Tools to Electrify Trucks, BusesUnlocking the climate, clean air potential of electric trucks and buses requires new way of thinking about financing.
- 5 ways Biden can better protect us from toxic chemicalsPresident-elect Biden has the opportunity to repair the damage done by the Trump administration and to ensure that everyone in the country is better protected from hazardous chemicals, especially those whose health is most at risk.
- Alliance Unveils Unprecedented Climate Policy RecommendationsAn alliance of agriculture and environmental groups—including EDF—find ways that farmers, ranchers, forest owners and food sector can deliver and benefit from climate solutions.
- Environmental Defense Fund to Receive Bezos Earth Fund Grant$100M gift will support critical efforts to curb climate pollution.
- EDF, Allies Ask Court to Halt Trump EPA Effort to Weaken Pollution Protections for Oil and Gas IndustryEDF and 10 other health and environmental groups are asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to halt the second of two actions the Trump EPA took to undermine our nation’s protections against dangerous pollution from the oil and gas industry.
- Report: How Providing Public Benefits Can Help Safeguard Fossil Fuel Workers and Communities in TransitionThe latest report in RFF and EDF’s series examines how public benefits programs designed to protect health and economic security can play a role in supporting a fair transition away from fossil fuels.
- Removal of Scientist from Key Post Puts Politics above Climate as Trump pushes climate denial and delayStatement of EDF Chief Scientist Dr. Steven Hamburg on the removal of Michael Kuperberg
- Project Will Address Risk of Flood-Induced Chemical Spills at Gulf Coast FacilitiesNational Academy of Sciences grant to EDF will support mapping of at-risk facilities and efforts to mitigate pollution through natural infrastructure.
- With Biden declared the winner, a window opens for climate, equity and public healthJoe Biden needs to choose policies that put America back to work and bring us together. If he does that, a window of opportunity may be opening to drive progress.
- EDF Congratulates Biden and Harris After AP Calls ElectionStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – November 7, 2020
- In Groundbreaking Move, Colorado Ends Routine FlaringEDF Statement from Dan Grossman, Senior Director of State Advocacy, Energy
- Count Every VoteStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the November 2020 election
- New Mexico Climate Report Shows Further Action Needed to Achieve 2030 TargetEDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director for Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
- Governors Cooper, Northam, Hogan Partner to Accelerate Offshore Wind EnergyEDF Statement from David Kelly, Senior Manager for North Carolina Political Affairs
- New Report Shows Zero-Emission Trucks, Buses are Ready to Roll in North AmericaReport from EDF and partners shows that truck and bus manufacturers are well-positioned to meet demands of a zero-emissions future.
- Detroit Area Poll: Black Residents See High Potential for Job Growth in Clean EnergyA poll of the Detroit area by WE ACT for Environmental Justice also shows differences between Black and white residents on environmental justice issues.
- D.C. Circuit Sets Accelerated Briefing Schedule in Case against Trump EPA Rollback of Methane Pollution StandardsEDF and a coalition of environmental groups and states are fighting the rollback.
- New Poll Shows Many White Americans Unaware of Unequal Burden of PollutionA new poll released today by WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Environmental Defense Fund reveals that many white Americans don’t recognize the higher levels of pollution in Black, Latino and low-income neighborhoods.
- Bill to Facilitate Development and Deployment of Carbon Removal Technologies Helps Reach Climate GoalsHouse members introduce the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act.
- EDF Urges D.C. Circuit to Strike Down Unlawful Approval of a Natural Gas PipelineEDF Urges D.C. Circuit to Strike Down Unlawful Approval of a Natural Gas Pipeline
- Virtual cooking program to give Houston students a taste of sustainable Gulf seafoodRenowned chefs went back to school today — with the help of a Texas fisher and farmer — to showcase the importance of sustainable Gulf seafood to students and their families as part of Environmental Defense Fund’s “Everyone’s Gulf” program.
- EPA’s Do-Nothing Proposed Rule on Aircraft Pollution Ignores Climate HarmAs the Environmental Defense Fund indicated in comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency yesterday on the proposed rule to control air pollution from airplanes and airplane engines, it is patently illegal for EPA, having found that aviation climate pollution endangers public health and welfare, to propose a standard that achieves, in EPA’s own words, “no benefit (no emission reduction).”
- EDF Statement on Energy Resilient Communities ActNew bill introduced by Rep. Barragan and Clarke
- EDF lauds introduction of important ocean climate billThe following is a statement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program, on the introduction of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act.
- 176 Groups Urge State to Maintain Environmental Funding to Create Jobs and Restart the EconomyJoint press release on NY conservation funding
- Report: How Investors Can Deploy Catalytic Capital to Scale Sustainable AgricultureReport identifies barriers to investment in climate-smart agriculture, provides case studies demonstrating how catalytic capital can help.
- Rep. Casten Introduces Climate Bill to Cut Carbon Pollution in Electric, Industrial SectorsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs
- EDF, Allies Defend States’ Clean Car Authority to D.C. CircuitEDF, Allies Defend States’ Clean Car Authority to D.C. Circuit
- EU Methane Strategy Offers Framework for Immediate Climate ActionStatement by Jill Duggan, Executive Director, Environmental Defense Fund
- Investors Face ESG Risk from Oil and Gas Facilities Operated by Third PartiesNew paper offers investor engagement guidance on methane emissions from non-operated assets
- EDF Calls on OECD for Bold Leadership in Green FinanceStatement from Sergio Sanchez on the OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment
- Wyoming Federal Court Overturns Common Sense Protections against Wasting Natural Gas on Public and Tribal LandsWyoming Federal Court Overturns Common Sense Protections against Wasting Natural Gas on Public and Tribal Lands
- EDF, Allies Challenge Trump EPA’s Rollback of Clean Power Plan in Court ArgumentEDF, Allies Challenge Trump EPA’s Rollback of Clean Power Plan in Court Argument
- EDF Lauds California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order on Biodiversity, Climate and Working LandsStatement by Eric Holst on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order setting a goal to conserve 30% of the state’s land and coastal waters.
- We Urge All Senators to Closely Examine Judge Barrett’s Views on Environmental Law – EDFWe Urge All Senators to Closely Examine Judge Barrett’s Views on Environmental Law – EDF
- Keeping food on the table when water is scarce is a balancing act. This new app will help.Water supplies are becoming scarcer as a result of more severe droughts supercharged by climate change. This technology aims to build resilient water supplies and ensure a more secure food supply.
- Private Sector’s Climate Ambition Gains Ground with JP Morgan CommitmentJP Morgan’s Paris based lending commitment is a signal of change and a stride forward for the bank.
- Texas Railroad Commission Promises to Address Flaring Waste, First Plans to Approve 30 Flare ExemptionsEDF statement from Colin Leyden, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
- Trump EPA Finalizes Air Toxics Loophole That Will Allow More Dangerous, Cancer-Causing PollutionTrump EPA Finalizes Air Toxics Loophole That Will Allow More Dangerous, Cancer-Causing Pollution
- NEFMC sets 100 percent monitoring target for groundfish fleetThe following is a statement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program.
- At House Hearing, EDF Will Urge Finance Sector to Address Climate Risks to U.S. AgricultureEDF director of working lands, Maggie Monast, will testify.
- EDF launches new tool to highlight corporate action on climate policyEnvironmental Defense Fund today unveiled the Climate Authenticity Meter, a new tool that rates how companies and industry groups’ lobbying activities support or obstruct progress on climate policy.
- New Multi-Agency Effort Aims to Reduce Air Pollution, Disaster Risk in HoustonNew Multi-Agency Effort Aims to Reduce Air Pollution, Disaster Risk in Houston
- EDF acknowledges potential for sustainable US aquaculture, notes more work ahead as legislation introducedThe following is a statement by Eric Schwaab, senior vice president at Environmental Defense Fund Oceans program, on the reintroduction of the AQUAA 2.0 Act.
- Governor Wolf Stands up for Pennsylvanians’ Health and Climate, Vetoes Obstructionist BillJoint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and Pennsylvania Environmental Council
- New Air Quality Rules Tackle Pollution During Early Stages of Oil and Gas OperationsColorado AQCC adopts stronger emission rules that would apply to the early stages of oil and gas well development.
- President Xi Jinping reaffirms China's Climate Commitment"President Xi’s latest comments are an important signal from Beijing, and present a dramatic contrast to the abdication of leadership in Washington. "
- Newsom Takes Action to Protect the Health of Californians, Boost EconomyEDF Statement from President Fred Krupp
- Lack of Key Considerations in FDA Food Chemical Safety Process Leaves Consumers at Risk of Chronic DiseasesToday, a group of health, environmental, and consumer organizations challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) practice of not accounting for the cumulative health effect of chemicals in the diet when allowing new chemicals in food.
- Innovation Bill Would Reduce Climate PollutionEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs
- Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy Protects Millions Afflicted by Climate and Air PollutionStatement by EDF President Fred Krupp on Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- China Announces Steps to Advance its Carbon Market and to Study Carbon NeutralityChina is taking bold steps to address its contribution to climate change. The country is preparing to launch the first trading program of its nationwide carbon market and is also working on a long-term vision for tackling climate change by the middle of this century.
- Bar for Banks Rises as Morgan Stanley Commits to Net Zero by 2050Morgan Stanley is the first major U.S. bank to pledge to net zero financed emissions by 2050, but it won’t be the last.
- A new warning bell for Wall Street, as wildfires rage out WestThe message is stark: Climate change poses serious risks that, if ignored, will undermine the financial system’s ability to support the American economy.
- Climate change is dumping record amounts of rain. We’re not equipped to handle it.Flooding caused by these wetter, more intense storms is devastating lives and costing billions. Is there a way out?
- Climate Week NYC Partners with Environmental Defense Fund to Mark the Start of a Critical Period for Climate ActionClimate Week NYC is partnering with the Environmental Defense Fund on the Finance, Investment, and Jobs program to deliver a series of events on what countries, and the private sector, must do over the next year to address the climate challenge.
- Climate Week NYC Partners with EDF to Mark the Start of a Critical Period for Climate ActionClimate Week NYC is partnering with the Environmental Defense Fund on the Finance, Investment, and Jobs program to deliver a series of events on what countries, and the private sector, must do over the next year to address the climate challenge.
- 100% zero-emissions trucks. How close are we?A transition away from diesel fueled trucks and buses is coming, but it has to happen faster.
- Business Roundtable’s Policy Further Proof of Corporate America’s Support for Urgent Climate ActionA new statement from the Business Roundtable announced support for action to combat climate change. The group represents 200 executives from America’s leading companies, representing more than 15 million employees and more than $7 trillion in annual revenues.
- EU Commission Sets the Bar for Climate Ambition in Plan to Cut Emissions at Least 55%We welcome the European Commission’s proposal to increase its climate commitment and reduce EU emissions at least 55% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels.
- Environmental Advocates Sue Trump Administration, Ask D.C. Circuit to Suspend Rollback of Methane Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas IndustryEnvironmental Advocates Sue Trump Administration, Ask D.C. Circuit to Suspend Rollback of Methane Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas Industry
- How Environmental and Infrastructure Spending Can Support Fossil Fuel Communities in TransitionThe latest report in RFF and EDF’s Fairness for Workers and Communities series examines the potential for environmental remediation and infrastructure spending to help communities transition to sustainable economies.
- EDF, NASA, DRI and Google Announce Web Application to Transform Water Management in the Western United StatesEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF), NASA, the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and Google announced plans to develop a new web application called OpenET to enable western U.S. farmers and water managers to accurately track water consumption by crops and other vegetation using data from satellites and weather stations.
- Environmental Quality Board Vote Gives Pennsylvanians the Opportunity to Have Their Say on the Regional Greenhouse Gas InitiativeStatement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense Fund
- NOAA hiring of climate denier undermines trust at critical time for our nationThe following is a statement by Eric Schwaab, senior vice president at Environmental Defense Fund Oceans program and interim senior vice president of Ecosystems program, on the hiring of a climate denier to a top-level position by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA.
- EDF, States, Environmental Advocates Will Urge D.C. Circuit to Uphold Pollution Safeguards for Freight TrailersEDF, States, Environmental Advocates Will Urge D.C. Circuit to Uphold Pollution Safeguards for Freight Trailers
- Renewables Growth, Methane Step Change Core to BP’s Net-Zero TransitionStatement of Environmental Defense Fund Senior Vice President Mark Brownstein
- Climate Week 2020 marks a critical period for climate actionClimate Week 2020 sets the stage for a crucial time for climate action.
- First Climate Report from US Financial Regulator Underscores Threats to EconomyEDF Statement from Nathaniel Keohane, Senior Vice President for Climate
- Iniciativa de innovación de aire limpio, lanzada por autoridades mexicanas y Environmental Defense FundA new collaboration effort aimed to harness the transformative power of new technologies to give people knowledge for tackling air pollution in the Mexican capital was announced today by the Mexico City Government, the Megalopolis Commission for Environment and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
- Report: How U.S. Agricultural Lending Can Mitigate Climate Risk and Finance ResilienceEDF report details how lending institutions can finance resilient agriculture to support long-term productivity and profitability.
- At Public Hearing, EDF Experts Call on Trump EPA to Strengthen Protections from SmogAt Public Hearing, EDF Experts Call on Trump EPA to Strengthen Protections from Smog
- Report: Clean, Distributed Energy is the Next Frontier of Electricity Competition and Energy Job Growth in TexasMore distributed energy resources in Texas would create local jobs, strengthen the grid, keep electricity costs low and address energy poverty
- Breathing wildfire smoke: A scientist mom’s concernsWildfire smoke is one of many ways climate change is impacting public health.
