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Supreme Court Will Not Consider Challenges to California Core Authority to Establish Clean Vehicle Standards Brought by Oil and Gas Interests
December 13, 2024 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirThe U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will not review challenges to California’s core statutory authority to enforce its own vehicle pollution limits. -
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EPA Limits on Climate Pollution from Power Plants Are “Vital Safeguards,” Have “Firm Legal Grounding”
December 6, 2024 | Vickie Patton, General CounselU.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Holds Oral Argument on the Standards Today - Statement of EDF General Counsel Vickie PattonMore on:
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EDF statement on COP29 outcome, new climate finance goal, Article 6
November 24, 2024 | Angela Churie Kallhauge, Executive Vice President, ImpactThe outcome falls well below expectations of developing countries. It will be essential to rebuild the trust and engagement required for climate action.More on:
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Historic Article 6 decision at COP29 — after much debate, a reasoned solution
November 23, 2024 | Pedro Martins Barata, Associate Vice President, Carbon Markets and Private Sector DecarbonizationAfter four years of stalled negotiations, COP29 has delivered a breakthrough on Article 6.More on:
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Russ Vought Nominated for Office of Management and Budget Director
November 23, 2024 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorRuss Vought Nominated for Office of Management and Budget DirectorMore on:
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Action on Pathways Initiative Proposal Will Boost Affordable, Reliable Clean Energy
November 22, 2024 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorThe West-Wide Government Pathways Initiative Launch Committee today approved its Proposal to create a more robust western energy market.More on:
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EPA Acts to Reduce Dangerous Air Pollution from New Gas-Burning Power Plants
November 22, 2024 | Noha Haggag, Senior Attorney, Clean PowerProposal would protect people from air pollution linked to premature deaths and other serious health problems.More on:
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New York MTA receives final federal approvals for congestion pricing
November 22, 2024Statement from Andy Darrell, Senior Advisor, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Court rules against Youngkin Administration’s unlawful RGGI withdraw
November 21, 2024 | Emily Steinhilber, Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds, VirginiaThe Circuit Court of Floyd County ruled that the Youngkin administration acted unlawfully in its decision to withdraw Virginia from RGGI.More on:
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EDF, Allies Urge D.C. Circuit to Uphold Strengthened Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
November 20, 2024EPA’s strengthened Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are achievable, affordable, legally sound, and vital for protecting public health.More on:
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New Paper: American-Made E-Fuels are a Major Opportunity for U.S. Energy and Aviation Sectors
November 19, 2024 | Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior EconomistGroundbreaking new data finds that leveraging synergies between the transport and power sectors could slash the cost of aviation e-fuels by halfMore on:
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Opposing the Nomination of Matt Gaetz for U.S. Attorney General
November 19, 2024 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorIn Addition to Other Serious Allegations, Gaetz Introduced Legislation to Abolish EPAMore on:
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New Report Offers Critical Policy Lessons for Florida on Insurance and Climate Risks in Light of Recent Hurricanes
November 18, 2024 | Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President, Economics and Policy AnalysisNew report highlights policy lessons for Florida to stabilize insurance markets, protect communities, and build resilience against growing climate risks.More on:
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Chris Wright Nominated for Secretary of Energy
November 17, 2024 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorStatement of EDF Executive Director Amanda LelandMore on:
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Images from groundbreaking satellite bring methane problem into view
November 15, 2024 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistFor the first time, a satellite can deliver a full picture of oil & gas methane emissions over wide areas currently unseen by other instruments.More on:
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New Air Pollution Visualization Tool to help Rio de Janeiro Pinpoint Hotspots and Enforce Air Quality Standards
November 15, 2024 | Tammy Thompson, Senior Air Quality ScientistEnvironmental Defense Fund announced the expansion of Air Tracker—its cutting-edge air quality monitoring tool—to Rio de Janeiro today.More on:
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EDF Commends Integrity Council’s Approval of REDD+ Methodologies as a Step Forward for High-Integrity Forest Climate Action
November 15, 2024 | Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsICVCM decision represents a significant milestone for high-integrity, jurisdictional-scale (state or national level) REDD+ crediting approaches.More on:
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new path forward for congestion pricing
November 14, 2024 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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CoBank originates its first sustainability-linked loan with Heartland Co-op with support from EDF
November 13, 2024 | Maggie Monast, Senior Director, Climate-Smart AgricultureThe farmer-owned cooperative will be able to leverage CoBank's new loan to expand conservation programs that enhance Iowa communities’ water qualityMore on:
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Waste Emissions Charge Builds on Oil and Gas Industry’s Own Goals
November 12, 2024 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionSlashing methane pollution is the fastest, most cost-effective way to immediately slow our current rate of global warming and cut energy waste.More on:
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Trump Taps Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator
November 11, 2024 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorStatement of EDF Executive Director Amanda LelandMore on:
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Fight to Protect Climate More Important Than Ever Before
November 6, 2024 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Statement from Fred Krupp, President and Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorMore on:
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Passage of Proposition 4 Shows Voters Want Solutions for Our Changing Climate
November 6, 2024 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorStatement of EDF California State Director Katelyn Roedner Sutter - November 6, 2024More on:
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Washington Voters Defend "Gold Standard" Climate Law, Underscoring that Ambitious Action is Popular
November 6, 2024 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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New Study Suggests Preparing the Grid Now for Electric Trucks, Buses can Save Ratepayers Money
November 5, 2024 | Michael Zimmerman, Senior Attorney, ElectrificationThe study finds proactively upgrading the grid to accommodate electric trucks can yield millions in savings for customers of two major U.S utilities