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Complete list of press releases

Maryland Sues EPA Administrator Pruitt for Failure to Protect Its Citizens from Cross-State Air Pollution
September 27, 2017
Illinois Adopts Unique Tool to Measure Smart-Grid Environmental Benefits
September 27, 2017
Congress must keep Magnuson-Stevens Act strong
September 26, 2017
U.S. District Court Hears Arguments for Common Sense Protections to Reduce Waste of Natural Gas
September 25, 2017
Assets from “Codfather” sentencing should fund groundfish monitoring program
September 25, 2017
XTO Steps Up on Methane Mitigation
September 25, 2017
Nearly 100,000 Solar Jobs in Jeopardy with Solar Tariff Decision
September 22, 2017
EDF Releases Guidebook to Accelerate Investment in Sustainable Infrastructure
September 21, 2017
Conservation Groups Oppose Bill that Weakens Marine Mammal Protection Act
September 19, 2017
California Misses Opportunity for More Jobs, Cleaner Air with 100% Clean Energy
September 16, 2017
EPA Finds Valero Energy “Significantly Underestimated” Release of Pollution in Houston
September 14, 2017
New TV Ad: EPA Cuts Will Increase Health Problems, Hurt Disaster Response
September 13, 2017
Ameren Abandons Commitment, Denies its Customers Lower Electricity Bills
September 11, 2017
EPA Public Hearing Draws Heavy Traffic in Favor of Clean Car Standards
September 6, 2017
Environmental Defense Fund Statement on President Trump’s Decision to End the DACA Program
September 5, 2017