Key Senators Offer Plan for Reducing Costs of Climate Policy Without Compromising Emissions Reduction Goals
On July 24, Environmental Defense welcomed a new bipartisan proposal from four key Senators to help companies manage the costs[…]
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Aggressive Action by Public Utility Commission Boosts Texas' Lead in Wind Production
On July 20th, the PUC directed ERCOT to develop transmission plans to serve between 10,000 and over 23,000 MW of[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Hails Florida, California Leadership on Climate Change
On July 13, Environmental Defense applauded the leadership of Florida Governor Charlie Crist and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on climate[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Statement on the Food and Drug Administration's Decision to Block Imports of Farmed Seafood from China
The following statement can be attributed to David Festa, director of the Oceans Program at Environmental Defense. Prior to joining[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Joins Interior Secretary to Celebrate American Bald Eagle's Removal from Endangered Species List
Environmental Defense Wildlife Program Chairman Michael Bean joined Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for a historic announcement today that the American[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense and DuPont Launch Comprehensive Tool for Evaluating and Addressing Potential Risks of Nanoscale Materials
On June 21, Environmental Defense and DuPont released a comprehensive framework to assist with the responsible development and use of[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Urges EPA To Finalize Clean Air Standard That Protects Human Health From Ozone
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Enviroshop is maintained by dedicated NetSys Interactive Inc. owners & employees who generously contribute their[…]
Read moreAg Conservation Innovations, Perennial Energy Crop Production, Wetlands Restoration Could Dramatically Reduce Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone," New Book Shows
Applying fertilizers with greater precision in combination with other conservation innovations, the restoration of wetlands and the production of perennial[…]
Read moreG8 Climate Agreement Puts New Focus on U.S. Congress to Lead With Emissions Cap
The G8 agreement reached on June 7th is an important step forward in the global effort to address climate change,[…]
Read moreHumane Society Calls For Thorough Investigation, Offers Assistance, In Case Of Apparent Dog Fighting On Property Owned By NFL Star Michael Vick
While no charges have yet been filed in the case of apparent dog fighting uncovered in Virginia at property owned[…]
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