This is the next wave of environmentalism

EDF scientist Elena Craft set out with a handheld pollution monitor after Hurricane Harvey damaged a Houston refinery. She helped pinpoint an invisible, toxic plume.

Today’s environmentalism is a whole new breed.

Powered by people and innovation, the emerging Fourth Wave of environmental progress is transforming the way we take on the toughest environmental challenges. 

Check out how we got here and where we're headed.


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