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Complete list of press releases

Major Environmental Development Groups Oppose Bill That Would Obstruct Pioneering Anti-Pollution Law
July 27, 2011
Statement of Environmental Defense Fund
July 26, 2011
Gulf Senators Praised for Cosponsoring Bill to Restore Gulf
July 21, 2011
New bill seeks to thwart pioneering anti-pollution law for airlines
July 20, 2011
Former Congressman to Lead Environmental Defense Fund's Health Program
July 20, 2011
Environmental groups welcome IMO’s energy efficiency standard for new ships, but call for further actions to reduce emissions from shipping
July 15, 2011
Ohioans Rally for Clean Air, Deliver Almost 40,000 Petitions to AEP
July 14, 2011
Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp On Actions by the House of Representatives the Week of July 5, 2011
July 13, 2011
EDF Supports Appointment of Matt Rodriquez as California EPA Secretary
July 12, 2011
New Study Outlines Economic and Environmental Benefits to Reducing Nitrogen Pollution
July 12, 2011
Oil Spill Recovery Projects Proposed by Louisiana Deserve Prompt Review
July 11, 2011
New EPA Rule Will Save Texas Lives
July 7, 2011
Millions of Americans Will Breathe Easier with Landmark “Good Neighbor” Rule
July 7, 2011
Airline Attack on E.U Emissions Trading System Meets Powerful Opposition
July 5, 2011
Environmental Organizations Urge E.U. to Resist Pressure from U.S. Aviation Industry Over Carbon Emissions
July 5, 2011