Life at EDF - Environmental Defense Fund

Climate change solutions

We deliver game-changing solutions that have a real impact for people around the globe. Our vision: A vital Earth. For everyone.

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Defending environmental protections in the U.S.

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Our cutting-edge science is guiding global action to reduce methane emissions

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For more almost 60 years, we have been building innovative solutions to the biggest environmental challenges — from the soil to the sky.

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Our groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts

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Building climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps

Guided by science and economics, and committed to climate justice, we work in the places, on the projects and with the people that can make the biggest difference.

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Business leaders: Put our renowned science, policy and financial expertise to work

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Our story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF

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If we act now — together — there’s still time to build a future where people, the economy and the Earth can all thrive. Every one of us has a role to play. Choose yours.

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How we can fight climate change misinformation

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News and stories

Stay informed and get inspired with our in-depth reporting about the people and ideas making a difference, insight from our experts and the latest environmental progress.

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FireSAT: A vision for spotting and tracking wildfires faster and more accurately

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Vital Signs, our digital magazine, will make you think and give you hope

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Join a team of climate superheroes

Use your powers for good. Whether you’re a policy expert, project manager, fundraiser, rocket scientist or are just seeking purpose in your work, you’ll be right at home on our team.

EDF's India team posing for a group photo — Staff invests in training and development together in India.

EDF's U.S. team posing for a group photo — Staff supports community needs together in the U.S.

EDF's China team posing for a group photo on the Great Wall of China — Staff adventures together on the Great Wall of China.

Build partnerships with exponential impact

We’re constantly exploring new perspectives — forging partnerships with communities, universities and businesses to develop innovative environmental solutions that work for everyone.

Our pioneering work to map and measure local air pollution

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Supporting a thriving Bahamas for people and nature

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Global food companies join EDF for a groundbreaking step on dairy methane

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Connect with our amazing people

Meet our experts and follow EDF on social media to learn more about the work we do — and why the brightest, most passionate people join EDF.

Angela Churie Kallhauge

Executive Vice President, Impact
Keith Gaby

Vice President, Public Affairs
Jake Hiller

Dir., Sustainable Finance Operations, EDF+Business
Amanda Leland

Executive Director
Yesh Pavlik Slenk

Director, Climate Corps®
Dr. Daniel Zavala-Araiza

Senior Scientist II