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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EPA Announces Plan to End Enforcement of Methane Rules on Oil and Gas Industry
March 14, 2025
| Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition
Statement from Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President Energy Transition, EDF
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Trump Administration Announces Plan to Strip Federal Wetland Protections
March 13, 2025
| Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds
The Trump administration plan will make us less safe, increase the cost of living and undermine critical environmental benefits of wetlands.
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Lower energy bills back in sight after solar funding released
March 12, 2025
After multiple attempts to hold back grants awarded for a solar program designed to save low-income Americans money on their electric bills, the Trump administration has released the funds. That’s good news for the Chippewa Cree Tribe and electric-bill payers across the U.S.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Plan Will Increase Pollution in Daily Lives
March 12, 2025
| Amanda Leland, Executive Director
Statement from Amanda Leland, Executive Director of Environmental Defense Fund
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Trump Administration to Close EPA’s Environmental Justice Offices
March 12, 2025
With EPA's environmental justice offices eliminated, EPA will no longer be able to fulfill its mission of protecting the health of every American.
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Restarting Dirty Coal Plants Will Mean More Pollution, Health Harms, Higher Costs for Americans
March 12, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
"We will vigorously oppose efforts to impose the costs of deadly pollution and higher electricity costs on millions of people."
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U.S. Energy Secretary Wright Addresses Oil and Gas Leaders in Houston
March 10, 2025
| Fred Krupp, President
With energy squarely on the agenda of a shifting geopolitical landscape, Secretary Wright took the stage at CERAWeek in Houston today to address thousands
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EDF Files Lawsuit to Get Records on Vital EPA, State Clean Vehicle Safeguards
March 3, 2025
| Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean Air
New lawsuit seeks records that will inform the public about the administration’s actions regarding EPA and state clean vehicle standards
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EDF Files Lawsuit to Get Records About EPA Administrator’s Recommendation to Reverse Endangerment Finding
March 3, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
EDF is fighting Lee Zeldin’s effort to cancel Clean Air Act limits on the pollution that causes extreme heat, wildfires, and stronger storms
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House, Senate Pass Resolutions Promoting Methane Pollution and Waste of American Energy
February 27, 2025
| Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy Transition
Congressional Review Act resolutions seeking to repeal a recent rule implementing the methane polluter fee passed the House and Senate.
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News Reports: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Wants to Strike Down EPA’s Endangerment Finding
February 26, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
Decision Would Trample Science and Violate the Law; Would Harm Millions of Americans Suffering from Climate Pollution
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Trump Administration’s Threats to Dismantle NOAA Are an Attack on Our Safety and Our Economy
February 20, 2025
| Sarah Poon, AVP, Fishery Solutions Center
Statement by Sarah Poon, Associate Vice President, Resilient Fishery Solutions at EDF
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Trump Administration’s Reckless Action Targets Successful Congestion Pricing Program
February 19, 2025
| David Kelly, Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic Region
Action Threatens Fast Commutes, Clean Air, Economic Benefits for Millions of New Yorkers
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Resignation of Food and Drug Administration Leader Is a Setback for Safety of U.S. Food System
February 18, 2025
| Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
FDA chief Jim Jones resigns over staff cuts; praised for integrity and Red Dye No. 3 ban. Trump admin firings seen as jeopardizing food safety.
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Growing Strong: Methane Mitigation Industry Expands Nationwide, Driving Economic Growth and Cutting Emissions
February 18, 2025
| Matthew Garrington, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
A new Datu Research analysis shows how a $2 billion waste problem is turning into an economic opportunity for U.S. workers
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The Trump administration’s attack on the EPA’s finding that climate pollution harms public health
February 14, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
On his first day in office, President Trump issued dozens of executive orders attacking the nation’s climate and clean air protections. Buried in one of these orders is direction to the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations by February 19th on the “legality and continued applicability” of EPA’s Endangerment Finding. The Endangerment Finding is EPA’s …
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Trump administration’s plan intentionally eliminates ability to prepare for next flood
February 14, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
Today news broke that the Trump administration halted a policy and blocked funding for two programs that save taxpayer dollars and protects lives.
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Governor Shapiro Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration in Response to Federal Funding Freeze
February 13, 2025
| Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition
Statement from Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund
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President Trump’s attack on independent Inspectors General
February 13, 2025
| Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy Markets
A group of former Inspectors General for eight federal agencies just sued President Trump for illegally firing them. President Trump fired about 17 independent Inspectors General en masse in a two-sentence email released Friday night, January 24th – including the Inspectors General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of Interior.
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SEC Will Reconsider Climate Risk Disclosure Rule That Helps Protect Americans’ Money
February 11, 2025
| Stephanie Jones, Senior Attorney, Climate Risk
SEC Chairman Asks Federal Court Not to Schedule Arguments about the Rule
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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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