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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El Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos cancela el financiamiento para proyectos comunitarios de energía solar en Puerto Rico
January 16, 2026
| Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient Caribbean
El Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos cancela el financiamiento para proyectos comunitarios de energía solar en Puerto Rico
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The U.S. Department of Energy Cancels Funding for Community Solar Energy Projects in Puerto Rico
January 16, 2026
| Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient Caribbean
The U.S. Department of Energy Cancels funding for community solar energy projects in Puerto Rico
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Draft House Bill Would Gut Toxic Substances Control Act, Despite Overwhelming Public Support for Chemical Protections
January 15, 2026
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
A new Republican proposal released today in the U.S. House of Representatives would put Americans’ health at risk.
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Dozens of Public Interest Groups Send Letter to Trump EPA to Oppose Weakening Health-Protective Vehicle Standards
January 14, 2026
EPA is expected to soon issue proposals to weaken standards for soot and smog-forming pollution from vehicles.
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Trump EPA Finalizes Weak Rule to Reduce Dangerous Air Pollution from New Gas-Burning Power Plants, Ignores Health Benefits and Lives Saved from Pollution Reduction
January 12, 2026
| Noha Haggag, Senior Attorney, Clean Power
Emissions of NOx form smog and soot, which is harmful to human health and linked to serious heart and lung diseases.
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Court Rules Trump DOE Violated the Constitution When It Cancelled Clean Energy Funding in Specific States
January 12, 2026
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
The projects would save American families money, reduce air pollution and protect people’s health.
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Trump EPA Takes Final Steps on Rule Expected to Overturn Endangerment Finding, Clean Vehicle Standards
January 9, 2026
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
The Trump EPA appears to be on the verge of revoking vital safeguards that protect people from climate change, deliver health benefits and save money.
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California Shows Climate Policy is an Affordability Solution, Needed Now More than Ever
January 8, 2026
| Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State Director
"Climate change threatens our health, lives and economy."
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House Passes Funding Bills with Important Guardrails on President Trump
January 8, 2026
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
The House passed a package of three funding bills responsible for most of the government’s environmental protection and clean energy programs.
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Weakening Fuel Economy Standards for Cars and Trucks Would Waste Gas, Cost Money, Increase Pollution – EDF Testimony
January 8, 2026
| Andy Su, Attorney, Transportation
The Trump administration has proposed weakening the CAFE standards, which have improved gas mileage for millions of American cars, trucks and SUVs.
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Trump Administration Announces Unlawful Offshore Wind Halt
December 22, 2025
| Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean Energy
The Trump administration announced plans to halt offshore wind leases for already-under-construction offshore wind projects
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Blog post
A year of big wins for clean, affordable power in the States
December 18, 2025
While the Trump administration spent 2025 rolling back climate policies – increasing harmful pollution and driving electricity costs higher for families – states led with solutions that protect consumers, expand clean energy and advance more affordable, equitable electricity choices. These wins didn’t happen on their own. They happened where governors, regulators, consumer advocates, environmental organizations ...
The post A year of big wins for clean, affordable power in the States appeared first on Energy Exchange.
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Trump EPA Proposal Lowballs Risk of Cancer-causing Formaldehyde
December 3, 2025
| Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has proposed altering the way it assesses risk for cancer-causing formaldehyde
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Trump’s EPA Abandons Defense of National Soot Standard That Saves Lives
November 25, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
Soot, made up of tiny toxic particles that lodge deep in the lungs, results in severe health harms, including premature death.
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Report: Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments Dropped $3.4 Billion Last Month
November 20, 2025
| Ellen Robo, Senior Manager, Clean Air Policy and Analytics
Six of the last 10 months have seen negative overall investment, meaning new investments were overwhelmed by cancellations.
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Trump Administration Illegally Extends Michigan Coal Plant a Third Time, Despite Staggering Financial Losses and Breakdowns
November 19, 2025
| Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean Energy
The Trump administration issued another illegal emergency order forcing the J.H. Campbell power plant in Michigan to operate for an additional 90 days.
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Trump’s new proposal will dismantle wetlands protections and increase flood risk
November 18, 2025
| Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds
The Trump administration has just announced that they will redefine which wetlands and waters have Clean Water Act protections in a new proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. This rule creates tremendous uncertainty and risk for our nation’s drinking water, flood protections and critical habitats. Based on our peer-reviewed analysis, the new wetland ...
The post Trump’s new proposal will dismantle wetlands protections and increase flood risk first appeared on Growing Returns.
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Trump Proposal Will Dismantle Wetlands Protections, Increase Flood Risk
November 17, 2025
EDF statement on new proposed Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule from the Trump administration.
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Court rules Trump administration energy project cuts were illegal
November 16, 2025
During the government shutdown, billions of dollars for energy projects were canceled by the Department of Energy. What do all these projects have in common? They are located in states that did not vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
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Electricity Bills Have Risen in 47 States, While Trump Administration Blocks the Cheapest, Cleanest Energy Sources
November 7, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
On average, the Committee projects that American households will pay approximately $100 more per household in electricity costs this year.
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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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