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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.

EDF and others sent a formal petition to the FDA urging the agency to revise its outdated standards for lead in food to protect the public and children.

EDF's agricultural priorities for the incoming Biden-Harris administration.

EDF press statement on U.S. House passage of Water Resources Development Act reauthorization for 2020.

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.

Op-ed from EDF President Fred Krupp in the Washington Post argues that a window is opening for Biden to make good on such campaign promises as creating jobs, making the economy cleaner and more equitable, and confronting the threat of climate change.

In a new EDF report we show that planning for climate risk is not only good practice, but is also legally required under state public utility law and tort law.

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

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

Chris Castro joined the City of Orlando as the Director of Sustainability and Resilience in 2016, but his title doesn’t even begin to capture Chris’s drive to fight climate change and environmental injustice. In our conversation on EDF's Degrees podcast, Chris will upend your ideas about city government.

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.

President-elect Biden has the opportunity to repair the damage done by the Trump administration and to ensure that everyone in the country is better protected from hazardous chemicals, especially those whose health is most at risk.

EDF and other health and environmental groups are asking to halt the actions the Trump EPA took to undermine our nation’s protections against pollution.

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