EPA Grants Livestock Farms Amnesty From Clean Air Act
On January 21st, Environmental Defense strongly criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for developing a closed-door deal that gives[…]
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Environmental Defense Statement on Pediatrics Journal Study
On January 3rd, the journal Pediatrics released a study showing an association between pre-natal exposure to fine particle pollution and[…]
Read moreEPA Says Millions Breathe Polluted Air, But Takes No Action
On December 17th, Environmental Defense sharply criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to finalize long overdue standards[…]
Read moreLong Awaited Presidential Response to U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report
On December 17th, the Administration responded to the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report, which has been a long, bi-partisan[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Applauds Passage Of Conservation Bill
On December 6th, Environmental Defense applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of S. 2856, legislation to protect working[…]
Read moreAutomakers Sue to Stall Landmark California Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Reduction Law
On December 7th, General Motors, Daimler – Chrysler, Toyota and Ford filed a legal challenge against the State of California[…]
Read moreArctic Warming Highlights Need For Action on Climate Change
A new scientific report by the Arctic Council shows that manmade global warming is already having disastrous impacts on people[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Applauds Passage Of Highlands Act
On November 18th, Environmental Defense extended accolades to the House and Senate for passing the Highlands Conservation Act and urged[…]
Read moreNorth Carolina Lawsuit Against TVA Aims To Protect Southeast From Dangerous Pollutants
On November 15th, Environmental Defense commended North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper for filing suit against the Tennessee Valley Authority[…]
Read moreRussian Duma Votes for Ratification of Kyoto Protocol
On October 22nd, Environmental Defense president Fred Krupp called the vote by the Russian Duma to ratify the Kyoto Protocol[…]
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