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Complete list of press releases

Leading Scientists Urge EPA to Find that Global Warming Pollution Endangers Human Health and Welfare
November 28, 2007
Environmental Defense Hires Thomas Glenn
November 27, 2007
The Co-operators vehicle fleet goes green to reduce global warming emissions
November 26, 2007
New Analysis Shows Majority of Traffic Mitigation Commission Hearing Witnesses Suggested Improvements to Make Congestion Pricing Work
November 20, 2007
Potential Model for Restructuring National Nanotechnology Initiative Offered to Better Address Nano Risks
November 19, 2007
Court Rejects Federal Fuel Economy Standards
November 15, 2007
Statement of Environmental Defense on the environmental aspects of Wal-Mart
November 15, 2007
Environmental Groups, Local Residents Express Disappointment in Court Ruling on Intercounty Connector, Vow to Consider Legal Options
November 8, 2007
Colorado Becomes the 17th State to Join Clean Car Program
November 7, 2007
25 Doctors Submit Open Letter to the New York City Traffic Mitigation Commission
November 5, 2007
Diverse Groups Come Together to Kick Off Senate Farm Bill Floor Debate with Urgent Call for Real Reform
November 5, 2007
Congress Should Override Veto of Water Resources Development Act, Group Urges
November 2, 2007
Doctors Concerned About Clean Air
November 1, 2007
Bipartisan Climate Change Bill Approved in Landmark Senate Subcommittee Vote
November 1, 2007
Environmental Defense Applauds Senator Lautenberg for Supporting Bipartisan Climate Bill
October 31, 2007