Environmental Defense
Jeff Bezos’ "Climate Pledge" is, at last, a milestone step forward Amazon 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 2019 As 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 Legislation Statement 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 carbon EDF statement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund
- Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to Block States’ Clean Cars Leadership
- Legal Fight over Power Plant Pollution Formally Shifts to ACE Rule Legal 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.
- EPA Inspector General Faults Agency for Ineffective Action on Lead-Based Paint RuleToday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General released a report faulting the agency for "not hav[ing] an effective strategy to implement and enforce the lead-based paint rule."
- EDF, Allies Demand EPA Allow Legally Required Public Comment on Key Aspects of Clean Power Plan RollbackEDF, Allies Demand EPA Allow Legally Required Public Comment on Key Aspects of Clean Power Plan Rollback
- Trump’s war on science is hobbling the U.S. in the global innovation raceIf the U.S. drops out of the innovation race, we’ll be turning our backs on our most critical challenge: climate change.
- EDF, Allies Argue D.C. Circuit Should Strike Down Flawed Trump EPA Decision that Triggered Weakening of Clean Car StandardsEDF, Allies Argue D.C. Circuit Should Strike Down Flawed Trump EPA Decision that Triggered Weakening of Clean Car Standards
- At EPA Hearing in Denver, EDF Joins Calls to Protect Coloradans from SmogAt EPA Hearing in Denver, EDF Joins Calls to Protect Coloradans from Smog
- Extreme weather is driving the energy storage boomWith recent technological changes, could batteries become the new emergency power generators?
- Update: Trump’s Clean Cars Rollback Would Cost American Families Up to $500 Each YearUpdate: Trump’s Clean Cars Rollback Would Cost American Families Up to $500 Each Year
- Trump eliminates popular energy standard despite widespread support from businessesThe Trump Administration today announced the rollback of new lighting standards, which are the nation's leading energy savings initiative next to vehicle fuel economy standards.
- Trump EPA Attempts to Erase Methane Rules for Oil and Gas IndustryStatement from Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy, Environmental Defense Fund
- Hurricane Dorian’s Lesson for Puerto Rico: Invest Now in a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System Before the Next StormStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean Initiatives, Environmental Defense Fund
- United and EDF Launch Partnership to Measure, Manage and Reduce Aviation EmissionsUnited Airlines and EDF today announce a new partnership to measure and accelerate GHG reductions across United’s operations and help the company meet its goal of cutting emissions 50% by 2050.
- Vistra’s coal plant closures demonstrate need for clean energy legislation in IllinoisEDF statement from Christie Hicks, Senior Attorney and Manager, Clean Energy Regulatory Implementation
- D.C. Circuit Lets Toxic Pollution Loophole Stand on Procedural Grounds – But Says Loophole Has No Legal EffectD.C. Circuit Lets Toxic Pollution Loophole Stand on Procedural Grounds – But Says Loophole Has No Legal Effect
- Ohio Supreme Court closes the door on FirstEnergy’s illegal subsidies in a win for customers and the environmentEDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Counsel, Energy Transition Strategy
- 3 features sustainability leaders of tomorrow have in common todayWhat thousands of student applications to EDF’s Climate Corps program say about the incoming workforce.
- New Research Finds Japan’s Fishing Fleet Could Sustainably Increase Profits by BillionsNew research published today in the journal Marine Policy suggests that Japan’s fishing fleets could generate an additional $5.5 billion (USD) in annual profits while supporting a 30% increase in populations of fish in Japan’s waters by 2065 if they adopt policies that promote conservation and offer fishermen the right incentives.
- Colorado Becomes First State in the Central U.S. to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle StandardsColorado Becomes First State in the Central U.S. Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Standards
- EPA Toxic Loophole Poses “Unacceptable Risks” to Americans’ Health, Must Be Immediately Withdrawn – EDF TestimonyEPA Toxic Loophole Poses “Unacceptable Risks” to Americans’ Health, Must Be Immediately Withdrawn – EDF Testimony
- Gov. Pritzker repeals Illinois’ Kyoto Protocol Act, opening the door for clean energy legislationEDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
- EDF, Allies File Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s “Inadequate” and “Dangerous” Clean Power Plan RollbackEDF, Allies File Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s “Inadequate” and “Dangerous” Clean Power Plan Rollback
- New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Louisiana Voters Concerned About Coastal Land Loss, Climate ChangePress release on the results of a statewide poll of Louisiana voters in 2019 on issues relating to coastal land loss, ecosystems restoration and climate change.
- Trump Administration Releases Revisions that Endanger the Endangered Species ActThis reform package does more harm than good to our nation’s wildlife and does nothing to address catastrophic biodiversity loss.
- EDF and Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District to Build New Groundwater Trading MarketRosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District (Rosedale) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced a joint pilot project today to build the first online, open-source groundwater trading platform in the Central Valley in response to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
- EDF and TOMS Partner to Help Save the Monarch ButterflyLimited-edition shoe collection celebrates on-the-ground efforts to restore monarch butterfly habitat
- New Jersey Gas Utilities Embrace New Technology to Cut Greenhouse EmissionsNew Jersey Gas Utilities Embrace New Technology to Cut Greenhouse Emissions
- EDF Urges EPA, Court to Let the American People See Vital Information about Trump Administration’s Planned Clean Cars RollbackEDF Urges EPA, Court to Let the American People See Vital Information about Trump Administration’s Planned Clean Cars Rollback
- New Democrat Coalition Joins Push for a 100% Clean Economy by 2050The Environmental Defense Fund today applauded the New Democrat Coalition for releasing a platform of principles that includes a push for a 100% clean economy by 2050.
- Activism matters. This major climate win is proof.New York City will be the first urban area in the country to implement congestion pricing, a move that will raise billions for the city's ailing subway system.
- IPCC Report to Highlight Urgent Need for Sustainable Land Use and Forest ProtectionMaking agriculture more sustainable and preserving forests will help cut greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to unavoidable climate impacts.
- Report: Enormous Market Potential for Technologies Tracking Personal Chemical ExposuresToday, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) published a new report that finds enormous market potential for technologies that monitor individuals’ exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Former USDA Official Joins EDF to Lead Working Lands ProgramAs VP for working lands, Leslie Jones’ portfolio focuses on improving water quality, biodiversity and climate resilience.
- Former USDA Official Leslie Jones Joins EDF to Lead Working Lands ProgramAs VP for working lands, Leslie Jones’ portfolio focuses on improving water quality, biodiversity and climate resilience.
- EDF Commends Barrasso and Carper for Strong, Bipartisan Climate Provisions in Surface Transportation BillFor the first time, the transportation infrastructure bill would include a climate and resilience title
- States, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is PrematureStates, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature
- Clean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate PollutionClean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution
- EDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate ScienceEDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science
- EDF Welcomes Introduction of Clean Industrial Technologies ActThis bipartisan bill focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the most difficult to decarbonize pieces of the industrial sector, which represents around 30 percent of energy-related CO2 emissions in the U.S.
- Senators Coons and Feinstein Introduce Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauds Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for their continued efforts to address the dangers of climate change.
- Why a 100% clean economy is both achievable and necessaryThe same tenacity that ushered in the digital age and put humans on the moon can build us a cleaner future.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Bill to Create Safe and Affordable Drinking Water FundStatement from Pablo Garza on California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill to provide safe and affordable drinking water to all Californians.
- EDF Praises Rep. McEachin, House Members for Pushing for a 100% Clean EconomyToday, Representative Donald McEachin (D-VA) announced that he will be introducing legislation to require the United States to achieve a 100% clean economy by 2050.
- Ohio Legislature Passes FirstEnergy Bailout Bill, Gutting Clean Energy Standards and Costing Customers $150 Million AnnuallyEDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
- Rep. Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee Aim to Put Nation on Path to 100% CleanToday, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) announced the House Energy and Commerce Committee will prioritize hearings and legislation to put the country on a path to a 100% clean economy.
- EDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public RecordsEDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records
- New York Signs Historic Law to Slash Climate PollutionEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
- House Hearing Highlights New GAO Finding that Trump EPA Interfered in Selection of Science AdvisorsHouse Hearing Highlights New GAO Finding that Trump EPA Interfered in Selection of Science Advisors
- Sustainability is on the Hook as Cuba Adopts New Fisheries Law, EDF SaysThe government of Cuba enacted sweeping reforms of its fishing laws over the weekend, putting the island nation on a course to increase protection for some of the world’s most important and vibrant marine ecosystems while also ensuring a future for its fishers.
- House Committee Moves Three Bills Supporting Clean Energy Technology R&DOn Wednesday July 10, the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology (HSST)’s Energy Subcommittee held a markup on three bills reauthorizing funding for Solar, Wind and Fossil Energy Research and Development (R&D) in the Federal government through Fiscal Year 2024.
- If Trump's EPA has its way, more oilfield wastewater may soon come to a river near youThe EPA is considering a rule change, even though we still lack science on what's in the wastewater and how to best treat it.
- Bipartisan Bill Will Strengthen Coastal Climate ResiliencyCongressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Congressman Francis Rooney (FL-19) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen coastal climate resiliency.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom Reappoints Water, Fish and Wildlife DirectorsStatement from Maurice Hall on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's reappointments of Karla Nemeth as director of the California Department of Water Resources and Chuck Bonham as director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- Tax Extenders Bill Provides Opportunity to Act on ClimateFollowing the passage of a tax extenders package in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee last week, the Environmental Defense Fund is calling on Congressional leadership to take more action.
- EPA Formally Proposes Loophole to Allow More Toxic Air PollutionEPA Formally Proposes Loophole to Allow More Toxic Air Pollution
- Oregonians Deserve A Vote on ClimateA joint statement from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in response to events surrounding the Oregon climate bill.
- Sen. Udall and Others Introduce Bill to Advance Renewable EnergySenators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2019 to help reduce climate pollution and protect Americans from the threat of climate change.
- Canada and California’s Clean Cars Announcement Shows “Vision and Leadership”Canada and California’s Clean Cars Announcement Shows “Vision and Leadership”
- Bipartisan Bill Provides Needed Support to Offshore WindBipartisan Bill Provides Needed Support to Offshore Wind
- Are your workers making mistakes? Could be air pollution messing with their brains.Pollutants like particulate matter affect our brains' ability to function well in the workplace, research shows.
- House Passes EPA Appropriations Bill Boosting Funds to Protect Health, Climate, and the Environmenthe passage of today’s Interior-Environment Appropriation bill, Minibus #2 (H.R. 3055), will provide the EPA with much needed resources to protect our climate, public health, and future. It calls for a funding increase of over 8 percent to EPA. The bill also strongly demonstrates bipartisan opposition to Trump Administration attacks on our climate, clean air, and environment.
