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The ICAO Council adopted the Standards and Recommended Practices to address the role of air travel in contributing to climate change.

Game-changing technology is enabling the oil and gas industry to save product while helping the environment.

D.C. Circuit Court Temporarily Suspends Challenges to Clean Power Plan

Both science and environmentalism are changing, revealing urgent threats much more clearly – as well as ways to address them.

A report from the EDF demonstrates that child care facilities are a critical in the effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead from drinking water.

EDF statement from Dionne Delli-Gatti, Director, Southeast Clean Energy

EDF discovered that methane leaks can undo some or all of the climate benefits we think we’re getting when we substitute natural gas for coal or oil.

Environmental Defense Fund spearheaded an extensive research series that revealed methane emissions were 60% higher than the U.S. government estimate.

Two global trends are converging in the energy industry, and the result could spur the biggest environmental advancement in a generation.

Paired with science and sensor technology, it can crack the code on harmful methane leaks from America's 1 million oil and gas facilities.

EDF statement from Elizabeth B. Stein, Senior Manager, New York Clean Energy Law & Policy

New EDF-coordinated study reveals that methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas operations are significantly higher than EPA estimates suggest.

A new EDF survey found that a vast majority of Floridians believe that access to clean and renewable energy for businesses and homes is critical for the future of the state and will help mitigate the effects of climate change.

EDF, Google and partners begin measuring and mapping air quality in unprecedented detail with a mix of fixed and mobile monitors.

EDF Health Scientist Testifies Before Congress about the Dangers of Smog

“We Strongly Oppose” Separation of Immigrant Families - EDF

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced a new “find and fix” virtual reality (VR) experience that will debut at the World Gas Conference in Washington, D.C. next week.

Governor Announces Plan to Move Ahead with State Clean Air Protections

EDF, NRDC Plan to Sue EPA Over Pollution from Landfills

Ontario’s Premier-designate Doug Ford announced the province would end its cap-and-trade program and withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative (WCI). By adopting cap and trade, the province chose a proven, cost-effective approach to reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions, and the revenue it generates is reinvested into the province. Ontario linked its market with Quebec’s and California’s when it joined the WCI last year, and both of the auctions of greenhouse gas allowances held since then sold out, demonstrating market stability and driving significant revenue to Ontario.

Equinor is looking to the future by embracing innovation and technology to detect and reduce methane emissions.

Here are this year’s must-reads as you vacation, hit the beach, or spend a sunny afternoon in the park.

Confused by Scott Pruitt’s scandals and what they mean for our health, air and water? We break it down.

U.S. District Court Rules EPA Must Act on Maryland Request for Protection from Cross-State Air Pollution

The Senate farm bill, scheduled for markup this week, will modernize the measurement of conservation practices and their contribution to farm productivity. It demonstrates strong bipartisan commitment to conservation programs.