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

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Cutting methane pollution to slow climate change

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Defending environmental protections in the U.S.

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

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Air Tracker: Mapping local air pollution

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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, insights from our experts and the latest environmental progress.

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AI and rising electricity costs: What you should know

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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

Updates

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

Statement: Proposed Peoples Gas order advances safer, fairer approach to methane leaks

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At public hearing, EDF strongly opposes abandonment of protections against power plant pollution

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Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Making Cars Less Fuel Efficient

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Trump administration attacks protections against pollution from power plants

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EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules

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The health harms of keeping fossil fuel plants from retiring

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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

Senior Director and Lead Counsel, 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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