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EDF launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities.

EDF campaña para promover el transporte y las energías limpias para impulsar la economía, reducir la contaminación y crear comunidades más saludables

Adam Peltz, EDF Senior Attorney, Energy on legislation that reduces health and protections for oil and gas industry and shifts costs to taxpayers.

EDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning on the bipartisan EV MAP, a big step to a clean and reliable transportation.

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the appointment of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change with a position on the National Security Council.

Proposed pollution rules in New Mexico must be strengthened to protect the state's public health and climate.

A broad coalition of Alaska snow sports athletes in partnership with EDF Alaska, released statewide messaging urging Alaska’s leaders to take a strong stand on climate change.

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) today introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, an innovative bill that takes a first step toward cutting the climate-harming pollution from airplanes.

EDF and agriculture and environmental groups find ways that farmers, ranchers, forest owners and food sector can benefit from climate solutions.

The latest report in RFF and EDF’s series examines how public benefits programs designed to protect health and economic security can play a role in supporting a fair transition away from fossil fuels.

Joe Biden needs to choose policies that put America back to work and bring us together. If he does that, a window of opportunity may be opening to drive progress. EDF has three policy priorities that can help make it happen.

EDF Statement from Dan Grossman, Senior Director of State Advocacy, Energy

EDF and a coalition of environmental groups and states are fighting the rollback.

House members introduce the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act.

EDF rebutted the attempt by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to defend its approval of a 66-mile natural gas pipeline in Illinois and Missouri.

With a Texas fisher and farmer, famous chefs showcase sustainable Gulf seafood to students and their families with EDF’s “Everyone’s Gulf” program.

EDF statement from Annie Petsonk, International Counsel

New bill introduced by Rep. Barragan and Clarke

Statement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program, on the introduction of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

A broad coalition, including EDF, laid out a detailed case showing why the Trump administration should not be allowed to interfere with states’ long-standing authority to reduce dangerous pollution from cars.

Statement of EDF Lead Attorney Peter Zalzal – October 8, 2020

A three-judge panel for the D.C. Circuit will hear legal challenges from EDF and a broad coalition.

Statement of Environmental Defense Fund General Counsel Vickie Patton – October 7, 2020

EDF vows to oppose rollback of vital health protections.