Getting the laws right

Smart laws will be a key part of a secure, healthy future

In the long run, to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, Congress must act.

Right now, the most urgent priority is ensuring that the EPA uses the authority it already has to limit U.S. carbon pollution.

We can’t get to a safe climate without action by Congress, even under the most aggressive scenario of executive action.
Post by Keith Gaby EDF Climate Communications Director

How we're getting and keeping strong laws

The fight to clean up power plants »

We support the EPA's effort to limit carbon pollution from power plants and other major climate polluters.
California as a model »

We sponsored, defended and are helping implement a groundbreaking law to cut global warming pollution.
Protecting the Clean Air Act »

We continue to defend this highly effective, landmark law -- against attacks in Congress, budget-slashing and lawsuits.