Environmental Defense
EDF Experts Contribute to Culinary Institute of America’s Menus of Change Report The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health began their 7th annual Menus of Change Report and Leadership Summit this week which includes the publication of a detailed report on various issues in the food industry, including a section on “Fish, Seafood and Oceans,” which was written by EDF’s Chief Ocean Scientist, Doug Rader, Ph.D.- Study: Web of sensors shows how pollution varies over space and time A new study relying on a network of stationary black carbon sensors shows how air pollution can change over time within short distances.
- Smarter Fishing Technology Gets Big Boost from New Government Rule The use of smarter monitoring systems that use cameras to track what fishermen are hauling onto their vessels just got a big boost thanks to a new National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) rule that allows for technology deployment on a significant portion of the Pacific groundfish fleet.
- Virtual Reality Immerses Viewers in Monarch Butterflies’ 3,000-Mile Migration Small actions to help save monarchs set many outcomes in motion, leading to improved biodiversity, water quality and resilience to extreme weather.
- Trump Administration’s Clean Power Plan Rollback a “Disgrace” Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp – June 19, 2019
- In a Victory for Customers and the Environment, Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down FirstEnergy's Multimillion Dollar Coal Bailout EDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Counsel, Energy Transition Strategy
- 7 ways Trump's EPA is breaking our bipartisan chemical safety lawSince taking office, the Trump administration has implemented the Lautenberg Act in a way that threatens the bipartisan achievement along with public health.
- Eric Schwaab Comes Aboard as New Head of EDF’s Oceans ProgramEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced today that Eric Schwaab, a recognized expert in ocean conservation, is the new leader and Senior Vice President of the Oceans program.
- New Report: Toxic Consequences – Trump’s Attacks on Chemical Safety Put Our Health at RiskToday, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a report detailing the major threats to public health and future generations from the Trump Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attacks on the 2016 chemical safety law.
- Well Integrity Report Highlights Path to Safer Oil and Gas OperationsEDF statement from Adam Peltz, Senior Attorney, Energy
- New Jersey Regulators’ Approval of Advanced Leak Detection is a Win for the Environment, Safety and CustomersEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
- Landmark Oregon Climate Legislation Takes Major Step ForwardHouse Bill 2020 will create a cap-and-invest program that will aggressively slash carbon emissions by 2050/
- Latest Methane Target Shows Trump EPA Out of StepLatest Methane Target Shows Trump EPA Out of Step
- UK to Enshrine Carbon Neutrality by 2050 in Ambitious National LawOnce adopted, the UK would be the first major industrialised economy to make carbon neutrality by 2050 part of a national legal framework for addressing climate change.
- EDF, Allies Ask Court to Reinstate BLM Protections against Wasting Natural Gas on Public and Tribal LandEDF, Allies Ask Court to Reinstate BLM Protections against Wasting Natural Gas on Public and Tribal Land
- New Mexico Begins Effort to Reduce Methane Pollution and WasteToday, New Mexico launched its effort to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
- Senate Minority Leader Costa Circulates Co-Sponsor Memo Ahead of Key Climate Legislation for PennsylvaniaToday, Pennsylvania State Democratic Senate Leader Jay Costa circulated a co-sponsorship memo in advance of introducing legislation that will instruct the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to enact a limit on carbon pollution from the power sector
- Senate Minority Leader Costa Circulates Co-Sponsor Memo Ahead of Key Climate Legislation for PennsylvaniaToday, Pennsylvania State Democratic Senate Leader Jay Costa circulated a co-sponsorship memo in advance of introducing legislation that will instruct the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to enact a limit on carbon pollution from the power sector
- Senate Bill Would Help Appropriately Account for the Cost of Climate PollutionSenate Bill Would Help Appropriately Account for the Cost of Climate Pollution
- EDF, Allies Say Hidden Analysis Means EPA Must Withdraw Attempt to Rollback Clean Car StandardsEDF, Allies Say Hidden Analysis Means EPA Must Withdraw Attempt to Rollback Clean Car Standards
- This World Oceans Day, EDF Oceans recommends sustainable fish for dinner(WASHINGTON– June 3, 2019) What’s for dinner on World Oceans Day? That’s the question EDF Oceans is asking as we spread the word about healthy, sustainable and sometimes overlooked fish species that would be a tasty and environmentally friendly option for dinner.
- Congress Passes Overdue, Bipartisan Disaster Relief BillToday the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise that provides much needed disaster relief for Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
- Colorado Adopts Historic Legislation to Address Climate ChangeColorado Adopts Historic Legislation to Address Climate Change
- Former Puerto Rico Energy Regulator Joins Global Non-profit in Effort to Restore Island’s Electric GridEnvironmental Defense Fund’s new Senior Manager to lead innovative microgrid project
- New Report Proves Ohio Nukes do not Require a Bailout under HB 6EDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
- As Gulf Red Snapper Season Starts, Changes on the Horizon for AnglersEnvironmental Defense Fund has issued the following list of the top five changes (with links to relevant resources) that anglers can use to be in-the-know before they hit the water to fish for red snapper this season.
- Citing Methane Waste Concerns Absent State and Federal Standards, Conservation Groups File Protest on New Mexico Lease SaleBLM lease sale in New Mexico would fail to account for oil and gas methane emissions and flaring, which carry a high cost for New Mexico taxpayers.
- Humans are causing 1 million species to go extinct. Here are 3 ways we can still save them.It’s not too late to save animals and plants from the ecological disaster the United Nations warned us of, but we need to act quickly.
- Leading U.S. Businesses Call on Congress to Enact a Market-Based Approach to Climate ChangeThe CEOs of 13 U.S. and Global Fortune 500 companies or their subsidiaries, in collaboration with four leading environmental groups, today issued an urgent call for action on climate change.
- EPA Report Suggests More Oil and Gas Wastewater Headed for U.S. WaterwaysStatement by Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Environmental Defense Fund
- House Subcommittees Propose Much Needed Funding Boost for Key Environmental, Innovation, and Public Health AgenciesStatement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President
- House Bill would Preserve, Reinstate Critical Oil and Gas Pollution ProtectionsToday Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO-01) along with Chairman Grijalva and Reps. Lujan, Lowenthal and Haaland, introduced legislation to protect the American people from oil and gas methane pollution.
- Supreme Court Denies Oil Industry Petition to Review Oregon Clean Fuels ProgramSupreme Court Denies Oil Industry Petition to Review Oregon Clean Fuels Program
- EPA Wants to Refuse New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air PollutionEPA Wants to Refuse New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
- New Report Highlights Increased Availability, Reduced Costs of Electric VehiclesNew Report Highlights Increased Availability, Reduced Costs of Electric Vehicles
- Sen. Smith and Rep. Lujan Introduce Bill to Promote Clean EnergySen. Smith and Rep. Lujan Introduce Bill to Promote Clean Energy
- New UN Report on Species Extinction Highlights Need for Fishing ReformA report from the United Nations on dramatic acceleration of species extinction threatening human well-being highlights the need to put fisheries reforms in place that will allow for sustainable seafood production and resilient ecosystems.
- Imperial Irrigation District Approves Easement for Salton Sea Conservation ProjectStatement from Pablo Garza in response to Imperial Irrigation District approving an easement for a major Salton Sea habitat conservation project, which will help control toxic dust and provide critical habitat for migratory birds.
- Court Orders EPA to Fulfill Its “Long-Overdue” Duty to Reduce Landfill PollutionCourt Orders EPA to Fulfill Its “Long-Overdue” Duty to Reduce Landfill Pollution
- Politicians get ready: This new generation of climate activists doesn’t buy fake scienceYoung Americans have grown up with climate change and seen what clean energy can do – it's why they're different.
- Colorado Legislature Sends Historic Climate Legislation to Governor’s DeskColorado Legislature Sends Historic Climate Legislation to Governor’s Desk
- House Passage of Climate Action Now Act Shows Commitment to Reasserting American LeadershipHouse Passage of Climate Action Now Act Shows Commitment to Addressing Climate Change
- Colorado Legislature Approves Sports Betting Bill to Fund Water PlanStatement from Brian Jackson in response to Colorado Legislature approving sports betting bill to fund water protection and conservation. The measure will go to voters in the fall.
- California Department of Water Resources Initiates Planning for Single Delta TunnelStatement from Maurice Hall in response to California Department of Water Resources withdrawing plans for WaterFix and starting planning and permitting for single tunnel in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
- Trump Administration Continues to Advance Dangerous Rollback of the Clean Power PlanTrump Administration Continues to Advance Dangerous Rollback of the Clean Power Plan
- With all the snow and rain this year, California could face an intense fire season. Here's why.How bad will the 2019 wildfire season be? Forest experts are concerned.
- With all the snow and rain this year, California could face an even worse fire season. Here's why.How bad will the 2019 wildfire season be? Forest experts are concerned.
- Gov. Wolf Joins U.S. Climate Alliance, Releases Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan Supportive of Swift and Concrete Action on Greenhouse Gas EmissionsStatement from Andrew Williams, Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
- Gov. Gavin Newsom Directs State Agencies to Develop Water Resilience Portfolio for CaliforniaStatement by Maurice Hall in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order for a Water Resilience Portfolio for California.
- D.C. Circuit Affirms Public’s Right to Know about Chemicals in Use under Reformed LawToday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a strong rebuke to the Trump Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the nation’s chemical safety law, protecting key aspects of the public’s right to know about the toxic chemicals in our homes, schools, and workplaces.
- FDA refuses request to ban brain-damaging chemical from food packagingToday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doubled-down on its flawed 2005 and 2017 decisions to allow perchlorate be added to dry food packaging.
- Pressure builds on CEOs to navigate climate action: It's a new reality for corporate AmericaBusiness leaders today are expected to take a stance on global warming and other hot-button policy issues.
- EDF, Allies Formally Oppose “Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Senseless” Attack on Mercury and Air Toxics StandardsEDF, Allies Formally Oppose “Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Senseless” Attack on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
- Colorado House Overwhelmingly Passes Science-Based Climate Safety BillColorado House Overwhelmingly Passes Science-Based Climate Safety Bill
- Pennsylvania Takes Important Step Toward Limit on Climate PollutionEDF statement from Andrew Williams, Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
- President Signs Landmark Legislation for Colorado River Drought Contingency PlanStatement by Kevin Moran in response to president signing legislation to authorize the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan. The plan outlines water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada when Lake Mead water levels fall to certain thresholds.
- Supreme Court Will Not Reconsider Decisions Upholding Clean Energy Policies in Illinois, New YorkSupreme Court Will Not Reconsider Decisions Upholding Clean Energy Policies in Illinois, New York
- Another rainstorm, another blackout: Growing up in modern America without reliable energyNo matter where you live in Puerto Rico, chronic power outages are the norm.
- Major conservation milestone: This water plan benefits 40 million Americans – and countingSeven states came together to address a crisis, showing the nation a path forward in a changing climate.
- Report: New Mexico’s Methane Problem Worsens as Permian Production SoarsNew Mexico methane emissions five times higher than EPA data suggest.
- Gov. Wolf and DEP Need to Expand Scope of Methane Rule to Live Up to Climate CommitmentsGov. Wolf and DEP Need to Expand Scope of Methane Rule to Live Up to Climate Commitments
- Historic New Law to Transform Puerto Rico into Clean Energy PowerhouseHistoric New Law to Transform Puerto Rico into Clean Energy Powerhouse
- U.S. Methane Pollution Remains Stubbornly High While EPA Relaxes Vital ProtectionsU.S. Methane Pollution Remains Stubbornly High While EPA Relaxes Vital Protections
- Senators Push for Action on Climate Change with American Opportunity Carbon Fee ActSenators Push for Action on Climate Change with American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act
- Major Food Brands Back a Price on Carbon, Raising the Bar for Policy LeadershipThe Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes Danone North America; Mars, Incorporated; Nestlé USA; and Unilever United States, today released a set of climate policy principles to accelerate and guide the development of federal climate legislation.
- Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Act a Much Needed Step Toward Cleaner Vehicles and Cleaner AirStatement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President
- Passage of Colorado River Drought Plan Marks a Major Step for Water ResilienceStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp in response to Congress passing the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan. The plan outlines how much water Arizona, California and Nevada would have to cut from Lake Mead when water levels fall to certain thresholds. It is a model for building resilience not only in the West but across the United States.
- Congress Should Raise Budget Caps to Avoid Draconian Cuts to Environment and Public Health ProgramsCongress Should Raise Budget Caps to Avoid Draconian Cuts to Environment and Public Health Programs
- New Study Shows How We Can Adapt to Make Fisheries More Climate ResilientNew research published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science shows that adapting fishing intensity to the health of fish populations is key to making fisheries more climate resilient.
- House Oversight Committee to Hold Hearings on Trump Failure to Deal with National Security Impacts of Climate ChangeHouse Oversight Committee to Hold Hearings on Trump Failure to Deal with National Security Impacts of Climate Change
- EDF Applauds Colorado House Committee Passage of Landmark Climate Safety BillEDF Applauds Colorado House Committee Passage of Landmark Climate Safety Bill
- Belize Triples the Size of its Marine Protected AreasIn a bold step for the sustainability of its fisheries and the world’s second largest barrier reef, the government of Belize has approved a plan to set aside 10% of its territorial waters as no-take marine protected areas (MPAs), tripling the size of its existing zones.
- Belize Nearly Triples the Size of its Marine Protected AreasIn a bold step for the sustainability of its fisheries and the world’s second largest barrier reef, the government of Belize has approved a plan to set aside 10% of its territorial waters as no-take marine protected areas (MPAs), nearly tripling the size of its existing zones.
- These pollution-spotting satellites are just a taste of what's to comeSpace technology is taking the next leap to track and measure emission hot spots.
- Smart Oil and Gas Methane Regulations Could Speed Environmental InnovationReport recommends new framework for approving technologies and methodologies
- Gulf Leaders Approve Plan for States to Manage Recreational Red Snapper Fishing(Biloxi, MS – April 4, 2019) The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took one step closer today to delegating management of private angler red snapper fishing to Gulf states. After years of shortening seasons, conflicting approaches by the states, and heated debates by political leaders, the Council has passed “Amendment 50” which establishes allocations of red snapper to each state and tasks them with setting seasons out to 200 miles and monitoring harvest levels.
- Court Denies FirstEnergy’s Attempt to Evade Environmental ResponsibilitiesCourt Denies FirstEnergy’s Attempt to Evade Environmental Responsibilities
- Landmark Legislation Advances Colorado’s Environmental Leadership and Protects CommunitiesColorado legislation delivers major reforms for oil and gas regulation
- Climate Resolution Shows Momentum for Action Across The Political SpectrumClimate Resolution Shows Momentum for Action Across The Political Spectrum
- With Nuclear Subsidy, Pennsylvania Misses the Forest for the Trees: State Needs a Limit on Power Sector Carbon PollutionPennsylvania power sector is among the top five dirtiest in the nation
- Wheeler Testifies in Defense of EPA Budget Proposal That Would Put Americans in DangerWheeler Testifies in Defense of EPA Budget Proposal That Would Put Americans in Danger
- Western Monarch Butterfly Report Identifies Urgent Opportunities for ConservationEDF released a new report, "Recovering the Western Monarch Butterfly Population Workshop: EDF’s Key Takeaways," following the Western Monarch Population meeting.
- Another breakthrough for energy storage? Innovative auctions made prices plummet.By flipping traditional auction models, the power sector could see the expansion of energy storage take off.
- D.C. Circuit Hears Argument Today in Lawsuit Challenging EPA Loophole for Toxic Air PollutionD.C. Circuit Hears Argument Today in Lawsuit Challenging EPA Loophole for Toxic Air Pollution
- EDF, Allies Ask Two Appeals Courts to Protect Americans from SmogEDF, Allies Ask Two Appeals Courts to Protect Americans from Smog
- New York Makes History with Congestion PricingNew York Makes History with Congestion Pricing
- Creation of Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis a Helpful StepCreation of Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis a Helpful Step
- EDF Welcomes House Bill as “Important Step toward Renewing U.S. Climate Leadership”EDF Welcomes House Bill as “Important Step toward Renewing U.S. Climate Leadership”
- EDF Seeks Documents about White House Effort to Undermine Climate ScienceEDF Seeks Documents about White House Effort to Undermine Climate Science
- EDF: Today’s Vote Does Nothing to Make Our Country Safer and StrongerStatement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President, on the Senate's Green New Deal Vote
- Rep. Tonko Principles Provide Solid Foundation for Climate ActionRep. Tonko's Principles Provide Solid Foundation for Climate Action
- Udall’s Senate Tenure Leaves America a “Stronger, Healthier, More Beautiful Place”Udall’s Senate Tenure Leaves America a “Stronger, Healthier, More Beautiful Place”
- Multi-day measurements indicate sustained exposure to high levels of benzeneMulti-day measurements indicate sustained exposure to high levels of benzene
