Environmental Defense
The Baby Food Council is taking on the challenge of reducing heavy metals in young kids’ food Today, 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 Hearing EDF 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.
- 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
