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The Trump administration's pledge to shut down the Environmental Protection Agency's science research department in the U.S. is a sign that the new EPA works on behalf of polluters, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has said.

Removal of science department a sign that Trump’s EPA ‘works for polluters’

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The Trump administration’s pledge to shut down the Environmental Protection Agency’s science research department in the U.S. is a sign…

The expansion of the methane mitigation industry across the United States is turning a '$2 billion waste problem into an economic opportunity', the Environmental Defense Fund has said.

Methane mitigation an ‘economic opportunity’ in the U.S.

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The expansion of the methane mitigation industry across the United States is turning a ‘$2 billion waste problem into an…

New York programme to reduce traffic and improve air quality largely upheld

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

A new congestion pricing programme for New York has been largely given the go ahead by the U.S. District Court…

Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Standards, the Environmental Defense Fund has said that the move will help incentivise businesses and lead to job creation.

New California vehicle emission standards ‘will help create jobs’

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Standards,…

Major food firms commit to reporting on, reducing methane emissions

3 years ago2 years ago4 mins

A group of leading food businesses, including Bel Group, Danone, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Lactalis USA and Nestlé, are teaming up to launch the Dairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA).