EDF has been fighting for a better future for over 50 years — and we’re stepping up that fight as the Trump administration moves to erode the United States’ environmental protections.
No one wants to live in a dirtier world. But that’s the direction the administration’s policies are taking us: More pollution that harms people’s health. More toxic chemicals in air and water. Escalating extreme weather, fueled by a hotter planet.
Plans to abandon clean energy investments will make America weaker, sending jobs to other countries, raising energy prices and burdening future generations with worse pollution, storms and wildfires.
But history isn’t preordained — it’s shaped by the actions we take together. We can’t stop working in tough times. In this pivotal moment for America, here’s how EDF is showing up for the fight.
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Air and water are not going to protect themselves
February 6, 2025
If President Trump really wants the U.S. to have the cleanest air and cleanest water, his administration must protect and strengthen environmental safeguards.
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Eliminating Environmental Justice Office Will Harm American Communities
February 6, 2025
"The Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Office threaten the rights of millions of Americans to live free from harmful pollution."
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Press release
Courts Issue Second Restraining Order for Trump Administration’s Lawless Holdup of Federal Funding
February 3, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
Statement of Joanna Slaney, EDF Associate Vice President
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Press release
Administrator Zeldin Reportedly Plans to Take a “Sledgehammer” to EPA’s Capacity to Protect People
February 3, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
These mass firings of engineers, scientists and others will weaken EPA and create a dangerous imbalance skewed in favor of polluters over people’s health
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Two years after toxic train derailment, many East Palestine residents still fear for their health
February 2, 2025
The residents of East Palestine are still dealing with toxic reminders of the train derailment that upended their lives.
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Farmers and families will be harmed by USDA burial of climate science
January 31, 2025
| Andrew Hutson, Vice President, Climate-Smart Agriculture
Removing climate information from the USDA website will harm farmers suffering from extreme weather and families suffering from high food prices.
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Why we need a strong EPA that stands up to irresponsible polluters
January 31, 2025
What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? What does the EPA do? Here’s a look at why a strong EPA is crucial to clean air, land and water.
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Undermining science threatens progress on critical issues — including climate change
January 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Environmental Defense Fund's Keith Gaby explains why RFK Jr. needs to commit to science-based policy.
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Trump Administration’s Attack on Science Puts Health of American Families at Risk
January 29, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
EDF statement from Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel and Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
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Trump Administration's Unlawful Power Grab Threatens Clean Air, Water and Jobs
January 28, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
EDF statement from Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
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What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
January 23, 2025
President Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, jeopardizing the fight against climate change and America's position in the clean energy race.
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Sabin Center, EDF relaunch Inflation Reduction Act Tracker with tools for a new administration
January 23, 2025
| Grace Smith, Senior Attorney, U.S. Legal & Regulatory
New functionality will track rollbacks, legal action, and other threats and changes to the IRA following the end of the Biden administration.
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Executive Orders Undo Generational Progress, Threaten Rights of Millions
January 22, 2025
In his first days in office, President Trump issued executive orders eliminating federal environmental justice programs and laying off DEI staff.
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Energy Emergency Declaration Won’t Fix Cost or Reliability Concerns
January 21, 2025
| Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition
EDF Statement from Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition
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Trump Executive Orders Attacking Vehicle Pollution Standards Would Harm Economy, Jobs, Affordable Choices for Consumers
January 21, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
Putting the brakes on U.S. electric vehicle investments would allow other nations to pull ahead again
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Recent U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Actions Will Save Tens of Thousands of Lives, Deliver Trillions of Dollars in Health and Climate Benefits
January 21, 2025
EDF looked at 11 federal actions along with some impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act
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Abandoning the Paris Agreement Harms U.S. Credibility and Competitiveness in the Global Economy
January 21, 2025
| Amanda Leland, Executive Director
The Trump Administration withdraws the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, a major disservice to the American people, to the economy, and U.S. credibility.
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America Shouldn’t Surrender the Fight for a Stronger, Cleaner Future
January 20, 2025
| Amanda Leland, Executive Director
America is at its best when it builds toward the future, strengthening the nation for what’s ahead and making life better for families
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Unchecked pollution, higher energy bills: What Project 2025 means for you and the people and places you love
January 13, 2025
With the incoming Trump administration stacked with supporters of Project 2025, here's how its policies would change Americans lives.
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Long Island’s struggle to cope with rising sea levels
January 9, 2025
Sunny-day flooding, caused by climate change, is already impacting Lee Zeldin's neighbors. Will Trump's pick for EPA chief come to their aid?
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Staff perspective
We’re going to fight for a better future with everything we’ve got. People want less pollution, good jobs and healthy kids, no matter who is in office.
Amanda Leland
Executive Director, EDF
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