Environmental Defense
European fish stocks on the move Many European fish populations are on the move due to warming oceans and increasing numbers, according to new research from an international team of scientists led by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and the University of Aberdeen.- House Energy & Commerce Committee’s “CLEAN Future Act” is Critical Step Towards Climate Action House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Subcommittee Chairs Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) unveiled a discussion draft of the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act.
- Deadly Chemical Explosion in Houston Area “Cannot be the New Normal”“It is saddening and infuriating to see more people die because of another chemical explosion in the Houston area. These deadly tragedies cannot be the new normal in a city and region where industrial threats abound. Government at all levels must act to ensure the health and safety of workers and the people living near these facilities, and that starts by holding industry accountable and strengthening safeguards. Enough is enough.” • Elena Craft, Senior Director, Climate and Health, Environmental Defense Fund
- EDF Vows to Continue Fight Against Air Toxics Loophole after D.C. Circuit Declines to Rehear CaseEDF Vows to Continue Fight Against Air Toxics Loophole after D.C. Circuit Declines to Rehear Case
- Arizona’s Largest Utility Commits to 100% Clean Power by 2050, Adding to Growing Momentum for Climate ActionArizona’s Largest Utility Commits to 100% Clean Power by 2050, Adding to Growing Momentum for Climate Action
- EDF Sues FERC over Approval of Spire STL PipelineEDF Sues FERC over Approval of Spire STL Pipeline
- From big money to big tech, how major brands are responding to the climate crisisUnder pressure, big brands are stepping up their climate commitments, but will it be enough?
- Gov. Murphy Puts His Foot on the Electric Vehicles Accelerator in New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
- New Rate Plan Aims to Electrify New York, but Misses the Mark on Gas PlanningEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
- EDF Defends Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” Provisions in Two D.C. Circuit CasesEDF Defends Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” Provisions in Two D.C. Circuit Cases
- New Mexico Adopts Critical Oil and Gas Enforcement RulesNew Mexico's Oil Conservation Commission moved forward on rules that will enable the state to properly oversee oil and gas operations while protecting the state's air and water resources.
- Trump Administration Takes Another Step Toward “Deeply Harmful” Clean Cars RollbackTrump Administration Takes Another Step Toward “Deeply Harmful” Clean Cars Rollback
- Can we make climate progress in 2020?The United States won’t take the kind of bold action we need this year, but we can still make really important progress.
- Second Circuit Hears Argument that Trump Administration Should Release Important Information Related to Proposed Clean Cars RollbackSecond Circuit Hears Argument that Trump Administration Should Release Important Information Related to Proposed Clean Cars Rollback
- BlackRock Raises the Bar for Climate Leadership on Wall StreetIn his annual letter to CEOs, BlackRock’s chief executive not only called on publicly traded corporations to profoundly reassess and disclose climate risk. He went much further – announcing a set of specific steps that will hold his management teams accountable for sustainability progress, launch new funds to advance the clean energy economy, and exit investments, including coal production, that pose severe climate risk.
- Trump Administration Effort to Weaken NEPA Takes Our Country in the Wrong DirectionTrump Administration Effort to Weaken NEPA Takes Our Country in the Wrong Direction
- Ambitious Proposal from Chairman Pallone Adds to Momentum for Climate ActionAmbitious Proposal from Chairman Pallone Adds to Momentum for Climate Action
- The Federal Government and PREPA Must do Better for Puerto RicoStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean Initiatives, Environmental Defense Fund
- El Gobierno Federal y la AEE Deben Hacer Más por Puerto RicoDeclaración de Agustín Carbó, Gerente Principal, Microrredes, Environmental Defense Fund
- My homeland is burning, but here's why I have hope for AustraliaThis catastrophe could prove to be the beginning of a new chapter.
- New Rule in Pacific Groundfish Fishery Creates Double-Win for Environment, FishermenNew rules by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have gone into effect on Jan. 1 to increase protections to deep-sea ecosystems by creating one of the largest marine protected areas off the U.S. West Coast while simultaneously re-opening newly restored fishing grounds.
- America Needs Serious National Leadership to Reduce Pollution from Heavy Duty TrucksAmerica Needs Serious National Leadership to Reduce Pollution from Heavy Duty Trucks
- California Outlines Ambitious Plan to Build Water Resilience to Climate ChangeEDF statement from Maurice Hall on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's release of a 2020 draft water resilience portfolio.
- Proposed EPA Loopholes Must Be Withdrawn After Science Advisors Find Major FlawsProposed EPA Loopholes Must Be Withdrawn After Science Advisors Find Major Flaws
- Belize Set to Adopt Comprehensive Fisheries Reform LawThe country of Belize, a global leader in ocean conservation, today took a critical step by taking key action to adopt a national law to protect its ocean waters from inadequately managed fishing, said Environmental Defense Fund.
- Congress Passes Bipartisan Climate Investments in Year-End Funding BillCongress passed a bipartisan year-end government funding bill that makes major investments in numerous Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) climate priorities.
- Colorado Adopts Stronger Rules to Protect Health and Climate from Oil and Gas PollutionColorado moves to advance rules that will curb oil and gas methane emissions.
- FERC Decision on PJM Capacity Market Undermines Competitive Markets and Clean EnergyStatement from N. Jonathan Peress, Senior Director, Energy Markets & Utility Regulation
- FERC Decision Demonstrates Need for Swift Action on Illinois Clean Energy Jobs ActStatement from Christie Hicks, Senior Attorney and Manager, Clean Energy Regulatory Implementation
- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Advances Methane Rule, Takes Essential Step in the Fight Against Climate ChangePennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf advances regulations to cut methane emissions from existing natural gas infrastructure.
- Breakthrough Moment: Satellite Identifies, Measures Methane from Gas Well BlowoutSatellite is able to detect emissions of methane and quantify them for the first time.
- EPA Watchdog Finds Fault with Agency’s Response to Hurricane Harvey Air PollutionThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of the Inspector General on Monday released a report faulting the agency for its inadequate response to the extra air pollution in the heavily industrial Houston area in the days after Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
- COP 25: Countries Don't Need to Wait for the UN To Boost Climate Ambition Through Carbon Markets"COP25 showed that the yawning gap between what citizens are demanding on climate action, and what UN negotiations are delivering, is wider than ever. Carbon markets can help fill that gap by promoting international cooperation that allows countries to cut climate pollution faster and deeper than they can on their own."
- Northeast States Commit to Accelerating Adoption of Zero-Emission Trucks and BusesNortheast states commit to accelerate adoption of electric trucks and buses.
- Business and Environmental Groups Reinforce Katowice Declaration on Sound Carbon AccountingEnvironmental organisations and businesses are reinforcing their call for robust accounting rules under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- Europe Outlines Bold New Climate Vision, While Underscoring Value of Methane Emission ReductionsThe European Commission today published its much-awaited “European Green Deal”. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the package, with support from Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, in a European Parliament plenary and reconfirmed her commitment to make the EU the first climate-neutral continent.
- 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
