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EDF and Resources for the Future reviewed existing programs that can help safeguard communities affected by the transition to a clean economy.

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

Watch the recording to hear from EDF's Boma Brown-West and other leading experts as they discuss how products marketed to women of color often contain more hazardous chemicals in higher concentrations, and what can be done.

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.

Environmental Defense Fund vs. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Case Nos. 20-1016 and 20-1017

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.

Brief of Dr. Susan Tierney as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioners the Environmental Defense Fund in Support of Reversal of the Challenged Orders - Case Nos. 20-1016 and 20-1017  

Brief of Amicus Curiae the American Antitrust Institute in Support of Petitioner the Environmental Defense Fund and Reversal

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 report on climate and health impacts to Latinos from climate change and opportunities for action.

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

Discussion of how California, EDF, and state, private sector and environmental allies are fighting back against Trump 's rollback of climate protections.

EDF vows to oppose rollback of vital health protections.

EDF supports the New England Fishery Management Council’s work on Amendment 23 to the Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery Management Plan (FMP)to reform monitoring in the groundfish fishery.

EDF Statement from President Fred Krupp