EDF has been fighting for a better future for over 50 years — and we’re stepping up that fight as the Trump administration moves to erode the United States’ environmental protections.
No one wants to live in a dirtier world. But that’s the direction the administration’s policies are taking us: More pollution that harms people’s health. More toxic chemicals in air and water. Escalating extreme weather, fueled by a hotter planet.
Plans to abandon clean energy investments will make America weaker, sending jobs to other countries, raising energy prices and burdening future generations with worse pollution, storms and wildfires.
But history isn’t preordained — it’s shaped by the actions we take together. We can’t stop working in tough times. In this pivotal moment for America, here’s how EDF is showing up for the fight.
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Press release
New Seafood Executive Order Puts American Seafood Competitiveness At Risk
April 18, 2025
| Sarah Poon, AVP, Fishery Solutions Center
President Trump's executive order threatens the sustainability of American fisheries.
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Reports: Trump Administration Plans Detrimental Cuts to NOAA Climate Research
April 11, 2025
| Hawley Truax, Associate Vice President, State Affairs
The Trump administration is proposing to end most climate research conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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EPA Reportedly Plans to Stop Collecting Data about Climate Pollution
April 11, 2025
| Edwin LaMair, Senior Attorney, U.S. Legal & Regulatory
According to news reports, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to eviscerate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
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How could recent cuts to NOAA impact U.S. fisheries?
April 11, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides key services, including weather forecasts and alerts, that millions of Americans rely on.
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Trump administration offers pollution exemptions by email
April 10, 2025
The Trump Administration EPA is offering to help some of the nation's biggest polluters dodge clean air standards. Environmental Defense Fund and others have determined that more than 500 facilities could take advantage of this free pass to pollute.
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Blog post
An Executive Order is attempting to interfere with ironclad state authority to protect people from pollution
April 9, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
States have broad and bedrock authority to protect people from pollution – and President Trump’s Executive Order issued yesterday instructing the Attorney General of the United States to interfere with foundational state prerogatives to protect people from harm cannot change that. The Executive Order was one of four the President signed yesterday. It is revealing …
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Trump Executive Orders to Support Coal Pollution Are Bad for American Health, Jobs, Will Increase Costs for Americans
April 8, 2025
| Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean Energy
Coal use has declined because of the high cost of operating coal plants, and no Executive Orders will change that market reality.
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New Analysis Shows Extensive Number of Facilities Across the U.S. That Could Get a Trump EPA Pollution Pass
April 7, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
EDF and other groups released a new analysis documenting the industrial facilities that the Trump EPA has invited to ask for a pass from pollution laws
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Trump Administration Aims to End the Nation’s Largest Disaster Preparedness Program
April 4, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
EDF Statement of Joanna Slaney, Associate Vice President, Political Affairs
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Senate Parliamentarian Confirms California Clean Vehicle Waivers Not Subject to Congressional Review Act
April 4, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
Senate parliamentarian confirms that waivers allowing California to implement protective vehicle standards are not subject to the Congressional Review Act
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Explainer
How the Trump administration is attacking limits on planet-warming pollution
April 4, 2025
We must defend the Endangerment Finding, the EPA’s determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Here’s why.
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Press release
Petrochemical Lobbyists Email Trump EPA Administrator Zeldin, Ask to Exempt “All Sources” from Limits on Toxic Pollution
April 4, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
Petrochemical lobbyists are asking the Trump EPA to provide an exemption for “all sources” required to meet national limits on hazardous pollution.
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Article
Trump administration plans could kill the fastest-growing jobs in the US
April 3, 2025
Solar and wind power jobs are not only the fastest growing jobs in the U.S., they also pay well. But their continued growth is under attack.
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Federal Banking Regulator Abandons Guidance for Climate Financial Risks
March 31, 2025
| Stephanie Jones, Senior Attorney, Climate Risk
Statement of EDF Senior Attorney Stephanie Jones
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SEC Drops Court Defense of Its Climate Risk Disclosure Rule
March 27, 2025
| Stephanie Jones, Senior Attorney, Climate Risk
Today the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it would not defend its climate risk disclosure rule in court.
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Trump EPA Website Offers to Help Sources Emit Pollution Instead of Complying with Standards
March 27, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
EDF files FOIA request for all records related to the website.
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EDF Files Second Lawsuit for Records about Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Endangerment Finding
March 24, 2025
| Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy Markets
Lawsuit Follows FOIA Requests to Department of Interior, NOAA, CEQ
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EDF Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA’s Unlawful Delay of Climate Pollution Reporting
March 21, 2025
| Edwin LaMair, Senior Attorney, U.S. Legal & Regulatory
The Trump EPA is delaying deadlines under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
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Blog post
Undermining support for electric vehicles puts jobs in jeopardy
March 20, 2025
| Ellen Robo, Manager, Transportation and Clean Air Policy
The U.S. auto industry has just started finding its footing with electric vehicles (EVs). Jobs are now booming across the Midwest and the new “battery belt” in the South. But new evidence shows that the rollback of federal tax and regulatory policies poses critical risks to this progress. A recent report commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund …
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Article
The Clean Air Act — and your family’s health and safety — are under attack
March 19, 2025
The Clean Air Act is under attack from the Trump administration and its EPA chief, Lee Zeldin.
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Press release
President Trump Signals Mandating More Coal Power, Action Would Impose High Health and Electricity Costs
March 18, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
News reports say President Trump is considering using emergency powers to mandate electricity production from coal-fired power plants.
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Eliminating science research department latest sign that President Trump’s EPA works for polluters
March 18, 2025
| Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
EDF statement from Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
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EPA Announces Plan to End Enforcement of Methane Rules on Oil and Gas Industry
March 14, 2025
| Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition
Statement from Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President Energy Transition, EDF
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Trump Administration Announces Plan to Strip Federal Wetland Protections
March 13, 2025
| Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds
The Trump administration plan will make us less safe, increase the cost of living and undermine critical environmental benefits of wetlands.
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Article
Lower energy bills back in sight after solar funding released
March 12, 2025
After multiple attempts to hold back grants awarded for a solar program designed to save low-income Americans money on their electric bills, the Trump administration has released the funds. That’s good news for the Chippewa Cree Tribe and electric-bill payers across the U.S.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Plan Will Increase Pollution in Daily Lives
March 12, 2025
| Amanda Leland, Executive Director
Statement from Amanda Leland, Executive Director of Environmental Defense Fund
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Press release
Trump Administration to Close EPA’s Environmental Justice Offices
March 12, 2025
With EPA's environmental justice offices eliminated, EPA will no longer be able to fulfill its mission of protecting the health of every American.
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Restarting Dirty Coal Plants Will Mean More Pollution, Health Harms, Higher Costs for Americans
March 12, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
Statement of Vickie Patton, EDF General Counsel
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U.S. Energy Secretary Wright Addresses Oil and Gas Leaders in Houston
March 10, 2025
| Fred Krupp, President
With energy squarely on the agenda of a shifting geopolitical landscape, Secretary Wright took the stage at CERAWeek in Houston today to address thousands
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EDF Files Lawsuit to Get Records on Vital EPA, State Clean Vehicle Safeguards
March 3, 2025
| Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean Air
New lawsuit seeks records that will inform the public about the administration’s actions regarding EPA and state clean vehicle standards
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EDF Files Lawsuit to Get Records About EPA Administrator’s Recommendation to Reverse Endangerment Finding
March 3, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
EDF is fighting Lee Zeldin’s effort to cancel Clean Air Act limits on the pollution that causes extreme heat, wildfires, and stronger storms
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House, Senate Pass Resolutions Promoting Methane Pollution and Waste of American Energy
February 27, 2025
| Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy Transition
Congressional Review Act resolutions seeking to repeal a recent rule implementing the methane polluter fee passed the House and Senate.
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News Reports: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Wants to Strike Down EPA’s Endangerment Finding
February 26, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
Decision Would Trample Science and Violate the Law; Would Harm Millions of Americans Suffering from Climate Pollution
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Trump Administration’s Threats to Dismantle NOAA Are an Attack on Our Safety and Our Economy
February 20, 2025
| Sarah Poon, AVP, Fishery Solutions Center
Statement by Sarah Poon, Associate Vice President, Resilient Fishery Solutions at EDF
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Trump Administration’s Reckless Action Targets Successful Congestion Pricing Program
February 19, 2025
| David Kelly, Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic Region
Action Threatens Fast Commutes, Clean Air, Economic Benefits for Millions of New Yorkers
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Resignation of Food and Drug Administration Leader Is a Setback for Safety of U.S. Food System
February 18, 2025
| Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
EDF statement from Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
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Growing Strong: Methane Mitigation Industry Expands Nationwide, Driving Economic Growth and Cutting Emissions
February 18, 2025
| Matthew Garrington, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
A new Datu Research analysis shows how a $2 billion waste problem is turning into an economic opportunity for U.S. workers
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Blog post
The Trump administration’s attack on the EPA’s finding that climate pollution harms public health
February 14, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
On his first day in office, President Trump issued dozens of executive orders attacking the nation’s climate and clean air protections. Buried in one of these orders is direction to the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations by February 19th on the “legality and continued applicability” of EPA’s Endangerment Finding. The Endangerment Finding is EPA’s …
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Press release
Trump administration’s plan intentionally eliminates ability to prepare for next flood
February 14, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
Today news broke that the Trump administration halted a policy and blocked funding for two programs that save taxpayer dollars and protects lives.
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Governor Shapiro Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration in Response to Federal Funding Freeze
February 13, 2025
| Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition
Statement from Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund
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President Trump’s attack on independent Inspectors General
February 13, 2025
| Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy Markets
A group of former Inspectors General for eight federal agencies just sued President Trump for illegally firing them. President Trump fired about 17 independent Inspectors General en masse in a two-sentence email released Friday night, January 24th – including the Inspectors General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of Interior.
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SEC Will Reconsider Climate Risk Disclosure Rule That Helps Protect Americans’ Money
February 11, 2025
| Stephanie Jones, Senior Attorney, Climate Risk
SEC Chairman Asks Federal Court Not to Schedule Arguments about the Rule
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Article
Air and water are not going to protect themselves
February 6, 2025
If President Trump really wants the U.S. to have the cleanest air and cleanest water, his administration must protect and strengthen environmental safeguards.
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Eliminating Environmental Justice Office Will Harm American Communities
February 6, 2025
EDF statement from Dr. Margot Brown
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Courts Issue Second Restraining Order for Trump Administration’s Lawless Holdup of Federal Funding
February 3, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
Statement of Joanna Slaney, EDF Associate Vice President
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Administrator Zeldin Reportedly Plans to Take a “Sledgehammer” to EPA’s Capacity to Protect People
February 3, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
These mass firings of engineers, scientists and others will weaken EPA and create a dangerous imbalance skewed in favor of polluters over people’s health
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Article
Two years after toxic train derailment, many East Palestine residents still fear for their health
February 2, 2025
The residents of East Palestine are still dealing with toxic reminders of the train derailment that upended their lives.
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Farmers and families will be harmed by USDA burial of climate science
January 31, 2025
| Andrew Hutson, Vice President, Climate-Smart Agriculture
Removing climate information from the USDA website will harm farmers suffering from extreme weather and families suffering from high food prices.
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Explainer
Why we need a strong EPA that stands up to irresponsible polluters
January 31, 2025
What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? What does the EPA do? Here’s a look at why a strong EPA is crucial to clean air, land and water.
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Article
Undermining science threatens progress on critical issues — including climate change
January 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Environmental Defense Fund's Keith Gaby explains why RFK Jr. needs to commit to science-based policy.
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Trump Administration’s Attack on Science Puts Health of American Families at Risk
January 29, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
EDF statement from Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel and Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
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Trump Administration's Unlawful Power Grab Threatens Clean Air, Water and Jobs
January 28, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
EDF statement from Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
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Article
What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
January 23, 2025
President Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, jeopardizing the fight against climate change and America's position in the clean energy race.
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Sabin Center, EDF relaunch Inflation Reduction Act Tracker with tools for a new administration
January 23, 2025
| Grace Smith, Senior Attorney, U.S. Legal & Regulatory
New functionality will track rollbacks, legal action, and other threats and changes to the IRA following the end of the Biden administration.
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Executive Orders Undo Generational Progress, Threaten Rights of Millions
January 22, 2025
Statement of EDF's Dr. Margot Brown
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Energy Emergency Declaration Won’t Fix Cost or Reliability Concerns
January 21, 2025
| Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition
EDF Statement from Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition
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Trump Executive Orders Attacking Vehicle Pollution Standards Would Harm Economy, Jobs, Affordable Choices for Consumers
January 21, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
Putting the brakes on U.S. electric vehicle investments would allow other nations to pull ahead again
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Recent U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Actions Will Save Tens of Thousands of Lives, Deliver Trillions of Dollars in Health and Climate Benefits
January 21, 2025
EDF looked at 11 federal actions along with some impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act
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Abandoning the Paris Agreement Harms U.S. Credibility and Competitiveness in the Global Economy
January 21, 2025
| Amanda Leland, Executive Director
The Trump Administration withdraws the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, a major disservice to the American people, to the economy, and U.S. credibility.
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America Shouldn’t Surrender the Fight for a Stronger, Cleaner Future
January 20, 2025
| Amanda Leland, Executive Director
America is at its best when it builds toward the future, strengthening the nation for what’s ahead and making life better for families
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Article
Unchecked pollution, higher energy bills: What Project 2025 means for you and the people and places you love
January 13, 2025
With the incoming Trump administration stacked with supporters of Project 2025, here's how its policies would change Americans lives.
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Article
Long Island’s struggle to cope with rising sea levels
January 9, 2025
Sunny-day flooding, caused by climate change, is already impacting Lee Zeldin's neighbors. Will Trump's pick for EPA chief come to their aid?
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Solutions
Let’s protect what matters, together
January 9, 2025
Extreme weather and pollution threaten our health, our jobs and our families. Let’s make sure that our leaders will protect the people and places we love.
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Project 2025 has drastic plans to reshape America
December 19, 2024
Russell Vought is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget. He has plans to greatly expand the powers of the president, detailed, in his own words, in Project 2025 and beyond.
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Can we still fight climate pollution under Trump?
November 21, 2024
With second Trump term looming, advocates, state and local officials, businesses and other nations will defend climate progress.
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Staff perspective
We’re going to fight for a better future with everything we’ve got. People want less pollution, good jobs and healthy kids, no matter who is in office.
Amanda Leland
Executive Director, EDF
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