Report reveals pollution transparency problems for majority of New Mexico’s energy companies
Much is known about the methane pollution coming from New Mexico’s oil and gas industry. Scientists studying methane emissions have[…]
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Science shows that fish are moving, but can fishermen adapt to warming waters?
Europe is already witnessing first-hand shifts in commercially important species such as mackerel, herring and cod. The International Council for[…]
Read moreNew report shows landscape of finance for REDD+ and climate action in forests
A new report from Environmental Defense Fund and Forest Trends identifies the sources of funding currently available for REDD+ and[…]
Read moreNew Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a new report outlining the widespread benefits of low-income energy efficiency programs and concrete steps that states[…]
Read moreEPA inventory shows U.S. oil & gas methane emissions remain a major problem
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft of its annual update to the U.S. Inventory of Greenhouse[…]
Read moreBLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced a proposal to effectively gut waste prevention standards adopted by the Bureau of[…]
Read moreUndermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money
The Trump Administration is planning to slash fuel economy and pollution standards for America’s future cars, according to news reports. The[…]
Read moreThe Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health
“The Trump administration budget released today is a blueprint for a less healthy, more polluted America. A budget shows your[…]
Read moreCalifornia Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has voted unanimously to adopt strong new pollution standards for freight trucks. “CARB’s vote[…]
Read moreEDF requests extension of illegally and unreasonably short comment period on proposed rule with incomplete docket
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) submitted a request to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the mere 15-day period EPA has provided[…]
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