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EPA Changes Definition of “Ambient Air,” Allows an Increase in Dangerous Pollution

Statement from Ann Hayden about the launch of the California Resilience Challenge.

Fisheries are critically important for nutrition, food security and livelihoods of people around the world. With climate change expected to alter fisheries worldwide, building climate-resilient fisheries is key—read about five pathways governments and stakeholders can take so fisheries can thrive and continue to provide needed resources.

With climate change increasingly threatening key life support systems of our planet, including the ocean, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today released a new report identifying key priorities for the world’s fisheries to achieve sustainability in the face of rapidly-warming seas.

The bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus today held its first public event, a briefing about agriculture’s role in climate solutions.

EDF is working on solutions to both the short-term and long-term drivers of climate change.

EDF is working on solutions to both the short-term and long-term drivers of climate change.

Breakthrough: 2019 Year in Review

State by State guide from 2019

In Chile and Peru, EDF works in collaboration with the main fishing actors to promote resilient and sustainable fishing.

Green Groups Ask to Join New York, New Jersey, NYC in Cross-State Air Pollution Case

Overnight Explosion at Port Neches, Texas Chemical Plant a “Preventable Tragedy”

EDF Events at COP 25

EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement recognizing the legacy of the William D. Ruckelshaus, two-time head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a longstanding champion of America’s health and natural resources, who died earlier today at age 87.

The net goal of the 100% Clean Economy Act will dramatically boost clean energy, and allow for a mix of energy sources provided the math adds up to zero pollution.

Outlines the details of specific regulations states have implemented to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. 

EDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars Authority

Governor Sisolak issued an executive order reaffirming the state’s climate goals, directing agencies to develop options necessary to meet those targets.

There’s been no change in the killing of environmental leaders. Over 1,700 defenders have been killed since 2000 alone.

Leaders from the around the U.S. are voicing their support for the 100% Clean Economy Act.

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

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced its endorsement of the 100% Clean Economy Act, a bold climate action bill just introduced by leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Statement on recent action by California Governor Gavin Newsom to step up state's oil and gas oversight

Today, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) for sponsoring the Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act to expand AmeriCorps to serve frontline communities most impacted by climate change

Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on the introduction of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act.