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Today, Environmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for requiring companies to disclose climate risk and spending on climate-related advocacy.

This report provides an analysis of the role of low-cost sensors for measuring PM2.5 air pollution in India.

EDF research shows climate costs will climb in major sectors of the state's economy without urgent action to curb pollution and build resilience

This scientifically robust bill puts the U.S. on a path to unlock the potential of nature-based climate solutions.

The Trump administration today took a step that would make it harder for future administrations to protect Americans from dangerous air pollution.

The state EQB opened the first of 10 virtual public hearings to solicit input on a rulemaking that will facilitate Pennsylvania linking to the RGGI.

States face emissions gaps between 2030 and 2025 climate targets and current policies. Limits on pollution are essential to closing the gap.

EDF report using emissions data from Rhodium Group finds that U.S. states with climate commitments are not on track to bring their emissions down consistent with science-based trajectories for 2030.

The Trump administration finalized a decision to leave an inadequate standard for particle pollution in place leaving Americans vulnerable to unhealthy air pollution.

EDF Europe welcomes the UK's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030.

The Nevada Climate Initiative released its inaugural State Climate Strategy, detailing the threats from climate change in the state of Nevada.

Statement of EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth Gore

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

EDF convenes a series of events with investors, technology entrepreneurs, philanthropists, scientists, and economists to share knowledge and insights about innovations that can help us achieve a 100% clean economy.

The Colombian National Government is designing a National Program for Tradable Emission Quotas (PNCTE). EDF and partners are carrying out capacity-building initiatives as part of the preparatory phase.

What if over-compliant farmers were financially rewarded to keep those forests they can legally deforest alive? That’s the aim of CONSERV, a novel and groundbreaking forest protection program recently launched in Brazil.

National Academy of Sciences grant to EDF will support mapping of at-risk facilities and efforts to mitigate pollution through natural infrastructure.

EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director for Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Morning Consult conducted a survey, on behalf of Environmental Defense Fund and WEACT, between October 9th – October 11th, 2020 among a national sample of 2,200 adults. The survey sought to measure concern for and perception of the impacts of climate change and other environmental threats like pollution, flooding, and storms, how these threats impact different racial/ethnic groups, and how adults’ views on these issues vary by race and ethnicity.

A new poll by WE ACT for Environmental Justice and EDF reveals that many white Americans don’t recognize the higher levels of pollution in Black, Latino and low-income neighborhoods.

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

Statement of Ben Ratner, Senior Director, EDF+Business

The Climate Authenticity Meter rates how companies and industry groups’ lobbying activities support or obstruct progress on climate policy.

EDF is partnering with the Houston and Harris County to expand pollution monitoring capability and identify facilities that most threaten public health.