Success stories

Highlights from our four decades of results

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  • 2013

    Climate launch pad

    It’s all systems go in California, which has initiated the nation’s first economy-wide cap on greenhouse gases.

  • 2012

    Rescuing the delta

    We aligned with unique partners to make sure a key Mississippi River Delta restoration plan will be implemented.

  • 2011

    EDF's Climate Corps

    We continue to train and embed MBA students in big companies and organizations to improve energy efficiency.

  • 2011

    Fuel economy standards

    We paved the way for the government and automakers to agree on bold rules that will cut oil and costs.

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  • 2006

    "Catch share" fisheries

    Our efficient, science-based approach to managing fisheries caught on across the U.S. and around the world.

  • 1995

    Safe Harbor program

    We partnered with landowners to help them protect rare and endangered species on over 4 million acres of land.

  • 1991

    McDonald's packaging

    We showed a big company and an environmental group can work together to reduce waste and cut costs.

  • 1990

    Cutting acid rain

    Our system required emissions cuts, but let each company find the most efficient way. It became law in the Clean Air Act.

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    Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems.

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