“Clean Energy Pioneers” Are Building a Stronger Economy Across the West
A new publication – Clean Energy Pioneers: Building a Stronger Western Economy – chronicles people, businesses and communities across the[…]
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Concerned Americans Say to Congress: “I Am Not a Guinea Pig”
June 15, 2010 – As Americans decry the tragedy of the BP oil spill, including the lack of evidence of safety[…]
Read moreEDF Applauds President Obama’s Call to Action on Clean Energy Legislation
President Obama tonight challenged the U.S. Senate to make passage of clean energy legislation a priority, significantly boosting the prospects[…]
Read moreBP Blowout Shows “Safety Systems Should Protect Workers, Environment First,” EDF Testifies
“Safety systems should be designed to protect workers and the environment first, not exploration and production budgets,” according to congressional[…]
Read moreSalazar Praised for Pledging Gulf Restoration Plan to Leave It in “Better Shape” than Before Spill
June 8, 2010 – Environmental Defense Fund praised Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today for vowing that a restoration plan will[…]
Read moreGulf Escrow Must Invest in Restoring Coastal Habitats, Conservation Groups Say
June 15, 2010 – Conservation groups sent a letter to President Obama today, calling for habitat restoration investments within the[…]
Read moreCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Votes to Maximize Smart Grid Benefits
June 24, 2010- Environmental Defense Fund today praised the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for adopting a comprehensive plan to[…]
Read moreEPA Analysis Confirms that America Can Shift to Clean Energy While Also Reducing Energy Bills
An analysis released this afternoon by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirms that a comprehensive solution to our dependence[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Groups Defend European Efforts to Reduce Aircraft Emissions
On May 27th, 2010 a transatlantic coalition of environmental groups today joined an action at the UK High Court to defend[…]
Read moreObama’s New Standards to Strengthen Oil Industry Oversight Called “Good Down Payment”
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised President Obama’s announcement on MAy 27th, 2010 that extends the moratorium on permits to drill[…]
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