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Senate Confirms Three FERC Nominees, Allowing Vital Work on a Reliable, Clean Power Grid to Advance
The Senate has voted to confirm three nominees, Judy Chang, David Rosner and Lindsay See, to serve as Commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. These Commissioners will fill two empty ...
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Environmental Advocates Join Court Case in Defense of EPA Action to Reduce Cancer-Causing Air Pollution
Earthjustice clients and Environmental Defense Fund moved to intervene in a lawsuit designed to stop an Environmental Protection Agency action that would significantly reduce cancer-causing pollution.
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EDF Urges Appeals Court to Reject Attempts to Block Climate Pollution Standards for Power Plants
(Washington, D.C. – June 12, 2024) Environmental Defense Fund is urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to reject attempts to block EPA protections against climate pollution from power ...
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American Voters Support Research to Expand U.S. Open Ocean Aquaculture Sustainably and Responsibly, New Poll Finds
A new poll released by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) reveals voters are open to growing more seafood in U.S. waters if it adheres to strong consumer and environmental standards.
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EMIT LESS Act will support U.S. livestock producers in lowering methane
(WASHINGTON, DC) “The EMIT LESS Act was introduced in the House today as companion legislation to the previously introduced Senate version. The bill is an essential proposal to empower farmers and ...
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Biden Administration Strengthens Fuel Economy Standards for New Cars and Passenger Trucks
Today’s updated CAFE standards will increase fuel economy by 2% each year for new cars in model years 2027 to 2031 and for new passenger trucks in model years 2029 to 2031. The standards will increase ...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Walks Away from Billions from Vital Congestion Pricing Program Set to Cut Pollution and Fund Transit Improvements
Gov. Hochul’s action has blocked billions for desperately needed subway repairs and cleaner air for our kids with asthma. This last minute reversal on congestion pricing has shocked and disappointed ...