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Scientific paper built on European Space Agency data shows oil and gas production in America’s sprawling Permian basin is releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, at a 15 times higher rate than targets set by global producers including Shell and BP.

The Journal of Science Advances found that oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin are releasing methane at twice the rate of other U.S. regions.

Study demonstrates the potential for space-based data to drive down global methane loss rates

The worst of times can bring out the best in us — starting with the air we breathe.

This crisis has made the 50th Earth Day a profound reminder that our mission is not only about the world, but about all the people in it.

Statement from Daniel Whittle, EDF Senior Director of Caribbean Initiatives

Public Health and Environmental Coalition Argues D.C. Circuit Should Vacate Unlawful Rollback of Clean Power Plan

EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Undermining the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards a “Terrible Idea” – EDF

Healthy oceans help sustain the planet, feed the world, alleviate poverty and support fishers and their communities, even in the face of climate change. EDF works with partners worldwide to strengthen and preserve the health of oceans and the fisheries reliant on them.

Trump's suspension of aid to the World Health Organization during a global pandemic is reckless, even for this administration.

Trump Administration Refuses to Protect Americans from Dangerous Air Pollution

EDF statement by Scott Anderson, Senior Director, Energy

EDF Files FOIA Request for Information about EPA Pollution Enforcement Waivers

A few months' improvements in air pollution won’t resolve the underlying health conditions that make many people more vulnerable to COVID-19.

Field methane readings by EDF PermianMAP show three times national rate; enough to supply every home in Houston, Dallas for a year.

VIDEO: New White House Press Secretary Is A Climate Change Denier

Full scientific methodology for EDF's PermianMAP initiative. 

Methodology for the emission rate scale associated with EDF's PermianMAP initiative. 

The Permian Methane Analysis Project (PermianMAP) is an Environmental Defense Fund initiative that combines established data collection methods with state-of-the-art technologies to pinpoint, measure and report on oil and gas methane emissions in the Permian Basin.

Second Circuit Court Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Suppressed Information Related to Clean Cars Rollback

EDF statement from Colin Leyden, Senior Manager, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

In Louisiana, brown pelicans emerge as a sign of hope, recovery and resilience

Clean Cars Rollback Weakens Life-Saving Protections for America’s Health, Economy, Environment

With the climate catastrophe looming and the politics of the issue shifting, EDF is focused on building durable and ambitious climate legislation.