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How we’re fighting the Trump administration’s dangerous agenda

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.

Abandoning 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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American Chemical Safety Decisions Should Be Based on American Conditions of Use

August 27, 2026 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy
Authors: Maria Doa, PhD and Greg Schweer, Consultant In case you missed it, an out-of-touch, industry-first proposal from Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives threatens to significantly weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act, a popular chemical safety law that helps keep dangerous chemicals out of our homes, workplaces and schools. A similar proposal from the U.S. Senate would ... The post American Chemical Safety Decisions Should Be Based on American Conditions of Use first appeared on EDF Health.

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The myth of the innovation tradeoff: Our chemical safety law protects health without stifling progress

July 31, 2026 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy
The Toxic Substances Control Act is the primary safety law protecting Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products. Bipartisan updates in 2016 strengthened the law by giving EPA the authority and responsibility to evaluate new chemicals more effectively, and to protect vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women and those who work at or live by ... The post The myth of the innovation tradeoff: Our chemical safety law protects health without stifling progress first appeared on EDF Health.

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Farmers need a farm bill that rewards conservation

July 29, 2026 | Andrew Lentz, Senior Director of Federal Affairs, Agriculture Policy
The farm bill shapes nearly every aspect of the U.S. food and agriculture system, from how food is grown to how it reaches consumers. As Congress negotiates the 2026 farm bill, farmers are navigating low commodity prices, high fertilizer and fuel costs, and more variable and severe weather, factors that threaten their ability to turn ... The post Farmers need a farm bill that rewards conservation first appeared on Growing Returns.

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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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