Climate change solutions

We deliver game-changing environmental solutions that have a real impact for people around the globe.

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Slashing methane to slow global warming immediately

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Defending environmental protections in the U.S.

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For more almost 60 years, we have been building innovative solutions to the biggest environmental challenges — from the soil to the sky.

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This ocean comeback story shows how unlikely allies can work together to win big

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Building climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps

Guided by science and economics, and committed to climate justice, we work in the places, on the projects and with the people that can make the biggest difference.

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Business leaders: Put our renowned science, policy and financial expertise to work

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Our story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF

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If we act now — together — there’s still time to build a future where people, the economy and the Earth can all thrive. Every one of us has a role to play. Choose yours.

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How we can fight climate change misinformation

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News and stories

Stay informed and get inspired with our in-depth reporting about the people and ideas making a difference, insight from our experts and the latest environmental progress.

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FireSAT: A vision for spotting and tracking wildfires faster and more accurately

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Vital Signs, our digital magazine, will make you think and give you hope

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Defending environmental safeguards in the U.S.

We’ve been fighting for strong environmental and public health protections in courts across the U.S. since 1967.

Today, EDF remains a powerful force in the defense of the country’s bedrock environmental laws, and we are also focused on the next generation of lifesaving protections.

Our legal team is dedicated to protecting human health, climate safety and a sustainable environment.

Our work championing environmental protections

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How the Trump administration is attacking limits on pollution
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‘Cancer Alley’ residents sue to defend right to monitor air quality
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Do you live near a facility with a free pass to pollute more?
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Court rules Trump administration energy project cuts were illegal
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Read more: Updates on our court cases and other advocacy work
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Our story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF

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Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on legal action.

Our experts

We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our legal, policy and advocacy work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.

Vickie Patton

General Counsel
Alice Henderson

Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean Air
Adam Peltz

Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition
Jolette Westbrook

Dir. & Sr. Attorney, Regulatory Solutions
Rosalie Winn

Senior Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air Policy
Peter Zalzal

Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies

Media contact

Sharyn Stein

(202) 905-5718 (office)

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