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Complete list of press releases

Verde River Featured as Arizona River of the Month
September 26, 2012
House bill puts Americans’ health at risk from dangerous air pollution
September 21, 2012
EDF mourns the loss of environmental champion Russell Train
September 18, 2012
Nathaniel Keohane rejoins EDF as Vice President
September 14, 2012
U.S. EPA puts final stamp of approval on Clean Air, Clean Jobs
September 11, 2012
Ninth Circuit Upholds West Coast Groundfish Catch Share Program
September 11, 2012
STUDY: Private Equity Firms Boost Focus on Environment, Social and Governance Issues
September 11, 2012
Conservation Groups Praise White House for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Executive Order
September 10, 2012
EMC, EDF and InnoCentive Announce Winners of Eco-Challenge to Improve Tracking of E-Waste
September 10, 2012
Countries in Bangkok grapple with transition to new climate regime as Doha nears
September 5, 2012
The Gila River Featured as Arizona's River of the Month
August 29, 2012
EDF celebrates announcement of new fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars
August 28, 2012
Environmental Defense Fund Announces Key Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 24, 2012
EDF defends clean air protections for families and communities in Dallas/Fort Worth
August 22, 2012
Deeply divided court blocks vital clean air protections for millions
August 21, 2012