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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 5h
🏆 🐻 The votes are in: "89 Backpack" is the #FatBearWeek champ of 2026! @fatbearweek.bsky.social is an annual competition hosted by Katmai National Park for "the fattest, most successful" bear. More about how bear health 🤝 climate health: bit.ly/4eYMbvQ 📷 Katmai National Park & Preserve
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Washington Post Opinions @postopinions.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"The U.S. has the scientific expertise and resources to lead the world in open-ocean aquaculture," @envdefensefund.bsky.social's Maddie Voorhees and Stronger America Through Seafood's Drue Banta Winters writes.
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Opinion | Here’s why the seafood on your plate had to be imported
There isn’t a single commercial-scale finfish farm in the United States.
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EDF Energy Transition @edfenergyex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💡 Big power moves are being made in the West. @envdefensefund.bsky.social's Alex DeGolia hosted an event at #ClimateWeekNYC, highlighting how a Western electricity market will change the game. Listen as Portland General's Pam Sporborg sums up the power & potential this market holds ⬇️
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Record conservation results for New Zealand's green kakapo parrot with 90 chicks added in recent breeding season 🥰🦜 The newbies pushed their population to a milestone 325 birds--estimated as the first time above 300 in 75 years! nbcnews.to/4yiigc4
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Record baby boom brings world’s heaviest parrot back from the brink
A record 90 chicks have been added to the population count of the kakapo parrot in New Zealand, delighting conservationists.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“We need to redouble our efforts.” Water depletion levels sank 42% below normal in 2025 with rivers enduring one of the driest years in 3+ decades, according to a new WMO study that highlights increasing impacts of the climate crisis and extreme weather whiplash events. bit.ly/46BjsuO
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2025 was among driest years on record for world's rivers, study finds
Analysis of global resources reveals depletion in world's water savings bank to 42% below normal levels last year
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Pacific Environment @pacenvironment.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Day 1: Climate Week NYC ✅ Yesterday, Pacific Environment and @envdefensefund.bsky.social brought together maritime experts for an engaging roundtable on port electrification as part of #ClimateWeekNYC.⚡
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
👏 ✈️ A big step for sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonizing aviation! The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) today announced a significant and promising commitment from members. Read more about this milestone: bit.ly/4yJ6bwe
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EDF Energy Transition @edfenergyex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Methane can no longer hide. 🛰️ Tomorrow: @envdefensefund.bsky.social @unep.org and TED Countdown host Methane Mission Control at #ClimateWeekNYC, where EDF's Makenzie Lystrup and policy, science & energy leaders will explore how satellite data can drive lasting cuts. www.unep.org/events/unep-...
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This decision shows what EDF and others have been arguing for years: increasingly expensive gas plants that come with a 30 year mortgage are a bad deal to meet unpredictable data center demand. Read what EDF NC Policy Director, Will Scott, told Politico: politi.co/4AuEnNS
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Citing Trump, GOP regulators reject gas plant for Amazon data center
GOP officials in North Carolina said Duke Energy’s plans for powering the Amazon facility ran counter to the president’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 21/09/2026
EPA power plant rollback: 28 million more asthma attacks ⁉️ Our kids' lungs just got a price tag. 😤 EPA's power plant rollback could mean 28 MILLION more asthma attacks by 2047, per a new EDF analysis. 🫁 More smog across about 75% of the country, too. Nope. #momsky www.edf.org/media/edf-an...
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EDF analysis: repeal of power plant pollution standards will cause up to 84,000 early deaths, $3 trillion in damages
New analysis by Environmental Defense Fund finds staggering costs from Trump EPA’s attempts to repeal protections against power plant climate pollution.
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EDF Energy Transition @edfenergyex.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Asia-Pacific is expected to drive over 75% of global natural gas demand growth by 2050. 📈 At #GasTech2026, EDF's Hanling Yang says methane mitigation is the best near-term opportunity for oil and gas. Methane is a valuable energy resource, not just a pollutant.
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EDF Energy Transition @edfenergyex.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
GREAT NEWS! 👏 Colorado just became the first state in the nation to fully implement the 2024 EPA Methane Rule! A groundbreaking win for Coloradoans that shows how states are leading the way forward on climate: www.edf.org/ZuJ6
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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In this new explainer from @envdefensefund.bsky.social, climate scientist Dr Fiona Lo breaks down how warming is intensifying wildfires, floods, hurricanes and extreme heat and what can reduce the risks. buff.ly/39DM1Wj
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EDF EXPLAINS: How Natural Disasters are Getting Worse!
Is climate change really making extreme weather worse? In this episode of EDF Explains, climate scientist Dr. Fiona Lo breaks down how rising global temperatures are intensifying wildfires, floods,…
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Surging new solar capacity jumped 43% in Q2 & lifted install levels equivalent to power for 1/3 of all U.S. households! Inspiring milestone: “Solar and storage have grown to a scale most Americans have yet to fully realize ..." bit.ly/4rl3HSo
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US solar can now power 50M homes – and red states led the boom
US solar can now power 50 million homes after a 45% year-over-year Q2 2026 surge – and Trump-won states accounted for 71% of additions.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🫠 A former contestant on “The Bachelorette,” Zac Clark, was caught in torrential floods on 9/13 while running a half-marathon in Paramus, NJ. Intense bouts of flash flooding hit areas of NJ on Sun, prompting water rescues and trapping drivers inside their vehicles. #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
$259 MILLION—for a coal plant running long past its retirement. The Trump administration forced an aging Michigan coal plant to stay open, putting costs on families and communities. Today, a federal court ruled the order was unlawful. Learn more: www.edf.org/ZuJG
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Americans need climate and weather science more than ever. They also deserve to know when their government is trying to take it away. That’s why EDF is joining @ucs.org and @earthjustice.org to fight back in court. Learn more: www.edf.org/ZuJT
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
With the @unep.org concluding that the world will exceed a dangerous threshold of warming in the next few years, we have a clear existential case for climate action — but we also have an economic one 👇
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Intriguing look at how rapidly expanding V2G tech provides versatile clean energy potential in CA. It's a major lift for the state's storage targets by 2036. “The next generation of grid infrastructure is already sitting in our driveways, homes, and businesses.” bit.ly/4yuqFc0
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Just 10% of California's EVs could provide 9 GW of grid power
Just 10% of California's EVs could provide 9 GW of power for 12 hours, cutting grid costs and easing peak demand.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Climate change is creating new and growing risks to our health. This summer alone, we’ve seen harmful wildfire smoke and the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis affect communities across the country. Here's what you should know: www.edf.org/ZuJU
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Attending #ClimateWeekNYC this year? Join us 9/21-25 at our NYC offices & across the city to join policymakers, companies, communities, & climate experts finding solutions to the world’s most pressing climate challenges. Check out our calendar of events: www.edf.org/Zuo9
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EDF at Climate Week NYC 2026
At Climate Week NYC, EDF will work with partners to advance proven solutions for tackling climate change. Learn about EDF’s work and Climate Week events.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Does global climate action still have a future? Ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC, EDF’s @angelack.bsky.social considers how int'l cooperation can deliver meaningful progress at a time of rising energy costs, extreme weather & growing global fragmentation: www.edf.org/ZuoV
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Does global climate action have a future? - Climate 411
As leaders gather for Climate Week NYC, progress on methane, groundwater and wildfire preparedness shows how international cooperation can strengthen — rather than replace — local action.  By Angela C...
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New tire efficiency rules in CA add up to less tailpipe pollution AND greater "fuel" economy/range for EVs. Nation's first tire regs estimated to save drivers $1B & cut CO2 emissions by 2M tons (equivalent of taking 400K cars off road) per year. 🛞🛞 bit.ly/4ifrwIx
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California's new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1B a year
The nation's first tire efficiency standards target an overlooked drag on fuel economy that can cost drivers more at the pump.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
EDF and others are fighting back against EPA’s proposal that would shut communities out of decisions that could impact the air they breathe. Here’s what you need to know: www.edf.org/Zuou
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Feeling the heat? Revealing new poll shows you're not alone—Americans say torrid temps increasingly inflict "major impact" on daily life from outdoor activities to sleep to travel. Soaring power bills hit hardest with ~80% noting climate driving up costs. bit.ly/4xakb1s
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How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
More days of extreme heat are one of the clearest signs of a warming planet. People around the world are feeling the impacts and Europe is no exception. The continent is now experiencing its fifth heat wave of the summer. Here’s why: www.edf.org/ZuoN
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Nevada offers a case study in much needed conservation solutions as the U.S. Southwest faces a crisis with Lake Mead and Lake Powell at historic lows amid climate impacts. Vegas efforts for 25 years include reduced water use (cut by 40% since 2002) & paid lawn replacements. bit.ly/4vRyZk9
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Is Las Vegas running out of water? See the city's conservation efforts
Lake Mead is near its historic low. But could there come a time when Las Vegas runs out of water?
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Sweden follows France on "forever chemicals" restrictions and improved public health, water, air and food. More nations are expected to embrace similar policies with EU-wide plans in the works — a "major victory for human health." bit.ly/4pMVIN3
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Sweden to ban cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals' sooner than EU
Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
MA makes a bold innovative move with just-launched CommunityEV Carshare aimed at expanding access to lower-income households. Rent a solar-charged EV by the hour at discounted price, run errands, set appointments, and enjoy an emissions-free ride! bit.ly/4g0kOo9
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Solar-powered EV carshare pilot launches in Massachusetts
The aim? To expand access to electric vehicles among lower-income residents of Massachusetts, which has big EV dreams as it tries to decarbonize.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Widespread wildfires across Europe raged as the planet's fastest-warming continent endured its hottest June on record. Intense heat domes, drought & rapidly warming waters amplify “growing risks for people, ecosystems & infrastructure.” nyti.ms/4vPAkId
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A Summer of Extremes Set the Conditions for Europe's Wildfires
The wildfires are scorching parts of France and Spain that had already faced unusually hot and dry summers.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Positive and promising look at how strong clean energy policies often lead to shared benefits for economies & communities, per new U.N. report. “Experience has shown that climate policies succeed only when they are perceived as fair.” bit.ly/4bOt4VW
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More Countries Are Factoring Fairness Into the Clean Energy Transition - Inside Climate News
Countries with strong environmental governance and trusted institutions are well positioned to pivot away from fossil fuels, a new United Nations report finds.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Solar savings aren’t just for homeowners anymore. As electric bills soar, more people in the U.S. are leaning into this quick and easy way to save money and reduce climate and air pollution. www.edf.org/Zu4h
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
MA makes a bold innovative move with just-launched CommunityEV Carshare aimed at expanding access to lower-income households. Rent a solar-charged EV by the hour at discounted price, run errands, set appointments, and enjoy an emissions-free ride! bit.ly/4g0kOo9
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Solar-powered EV carshare pilot launches in Massachusetts
The aim? To expand access to electric vehicles among lower-income residents of Massachusetts, which has big EV dreams as it tries to decarbonize.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
EU solar success story that just keeps shining brighter ☀️ Solar delivered record 25% of power to grids in June, per new Ember data — just 5 years ago that number topped at 10%. Strong clean energy policies and growth across all those countries from 2020-25 also helped crush CO2 emissions by ~20%.
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Solar is having its best summer yet in Europe
It was the EU's top power source in early summer, generating a record 25% of electricity. The clean energy boom is likely to accelerate further from here.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A federal court just upheld a rule making it easier for wind, solar & battery projects to connect to the power grid—faster. As electricity demand grows, this decision will help deliver more affordable, reliable clean energy to homes and businesses sooner. www.edf.org/Zu49
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
So what does "kokushobi" mean when it comes to climate change? Japan needed a new word as record temps soared past 100*F. "Cruel heat day" turned out to be a perfect description via a public poll as climate crisis vocabularies evolve in other countries, too. nyti.ms/4vRs4aA
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It's So Hot That Japan Needs a New Word for It
Japan this week recorded its first kokushobi, a term that means “cruel heat day,” as temperatures reached 104 degrees. It is not the only country that has scrambled for a new summer vocabulary.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Trump administration’s actions to block clean energy are resulting in more harmful pollution that makes us sick and higher electric bills for ratepayers. Here what you should know—and how EDF and allies have been fighting back: www.edf.org/Zu4D
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Consumer Reports @consumerreports.org · 29/07/2026
Consumers are exposed to hundreds of chemicals in food every day. The health risks add up over time. A 1958 law requires FDA to weigh these combined effects. The agency took no notable enforcement action until this year. Read the new report from Consumer Reports & Environmental Defense Fund:
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Disease by a Thousand Cuts: The Cumulative Effects of Chemicals in Food
How chemicals get into your food and combine to harm your health — and what a 1958 law requires the FDA to do about their cumulative effects.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A wildfire that officials said was “the largest in Spain’s recent history” has burned at least 50,000 hectares (193 square miles) in Avila, prompting widespread evacuations. Authorities called the blaze a “monster,” as wildfires forced tens of thousands of people to flee homes across the country.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Innovative ways to benefit from the sun’s cheap and abundant clean energy are becoming popular in the U.S.—and unlike rooftop solar, renters can join in on the savings. Here’s how: www.edf.org/Zu4h
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Several Tribal Nations were on the verge of building wind projects that could power 500,000 homes. Then the Trump admin canceled clean energy grants that would help make them possible. Meanwhile, the coal industry gets over $1 billion in new subsidies. nbcnews.to/4x0c1Za
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Inside the battle for clean energy on Native American land
There's a growing fight to develop clean energy on Native American land, which tribal leaders say could help ease the strain on America's power grid. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Do you live in a rainy locale and struggle with a muddy yard? Consider planting a rain garden. In some states, you can even apply for rebates to offset costs. Hear from a few “rainscapers” about their experiences — and how to get started yourself. www.edf.org/Zu4A
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Rain gardening 101: How to brighten your yard and keep waterways clean
Got a puddle-prone yard? Turn it into a beautiful, low-maintenance habitat for bees, butterflies and birds — while cutting flood risk and keeping pollution out of local waterways. Some cities and stat...
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Thanks to 2016 improvements to the Toxic Substances Control Act, many harmful chemicals—including several that cause cancer—have been kept out of our communities, homes & products. Now that progress is at risk, but advocates like Kari & Sarah are fighting back. Learn more: www.edf.org/ZuZx
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The Colorado River is a lifeline for communities, ecosystems and cultures across the West. As the river's future remains uncertain, what we need most is a new way of thinking about the river and our shared responsibility to protect it. www.edf.org/Zu4S
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In the last week, wildfire smoke from Canada exposed millions of people to unhealthy air. As wildfires become more frequent & severe, smoke can affect communities near & far from the flames. Here's a few tips from health experts to protect your family when the smoke rolls in.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In the last week, wildfire smoke from Canada drifted into the U.S., exposing millions of people to unhealthy air. As wildfires become more frequent & severe, smoke can affect communities near and far from the flames. Here's how to protect yourself—and what you should know: www.edf.org/Zu44
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Kari’s daughter passed from a rare brain tumor following her exposure to a toxic chemical in their community. Experiences like theirs underscore why strong chemical protections are essential—& what’s at risk if the Toxic Substances Control Act is weakened: People's health. www.edf.org/ZuZx
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Rebuilding a damaged ecosystem takes time and in some remote areas, it requires the entire village. Through international partnerships, government funding & community development, a village in western Ghana rebounded after an intense ecological freefall. This is how: www.edf.org/ZuZ8
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
CA is proving that smart public-private partnerships can make clean transportation more affordable. And now all major US automakers are on board! #MyFirstEV will help first-time buyers save up to $3,500 on a new EV, advancing cleaner air and lower costs 👉 bit.ly/4wUb30J
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Governor Newsom secures 13 automakers to offer instant rebates for first-time ZEV buyers | Governor of California
While Trump hands the keys to the clean car industry over to China, we are signaling to the world that California is open for business. We're all-in on cutting costs for working families and keeping American manufacturing jobs in the fight. The future s...
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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 15/07/2026
With #wildfires and the smoke associated with them expanding across Canada and the border with the USA 🇺🇸 here are some tips to protect your health. #AirPollution #AirQuality
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