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To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to accelerate electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The Trump Administration is once again prioritizing polluters at the expense of the health

One-page summary of EDF's NASDA report.

EDF Asks D.C. Circuit to Uphold FERC Energy Storage Order

EDF report is for agricultural lenders and lending institutions, as well as others interested in understanding the climate risks faced by the agricultural lending sector and the role of agricultural lenders in financing resilient agriculture. We provide a path forward for lenders to mitigate climate risks and finance resilient agriculture.

By Sarah Vogel, Ph.D., VP Health When we’re outside, either walking or driving, we’re instinctively looking out for traffic. “Look both ways when you cross the street,” is advice drummed into most children. But even so, we all have blind spots, and we’re not aware of the present danger polluting cars and trucks bring into …

We must meet the growing threats posed by a changing climate with increased investments in technology and infrastructure that will help transition us to a 100% clean economy.

EDF believes this process of continuous improvement is foundational for protecting land, water and communities from development-related impacts. That’s why we track what states are up to on a consistent basis.

The passage of new amendment provides Gulf states with more flexibility to set seasons that work for their anglers, while ensuring accountability

The following is a statement by Tim Fitzgerald, director of impact for Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program, made at the United Nations today as part of its preparatory meeting for the 2020 U.N. Ocean Conference on suggested elements for the upcoming declaration to support the implementation of SDG Goal 14: Life Below Water.

Heising to Become New Chair of Environmental Defense Fund

Statement from Maurice Hall on Newsom administration framework for Central Valley Bay-Delta water agreement.

EDF plan to develop a scientific foundation for improved adaptive management.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is praising a new infrastructure plan that was released this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Statement from Ann Hayden on deadline for groundwater sustainability plans under the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Environmentalists, consumer groups, Illinois businesses and others have been advocating for passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).

After an hour of flying in a small plane across the Pacific Ocean with no land in sight, we began to wonder how much farther it would be before we would see land again. About two hours into the flight, the peaks of one of the three volcanic islands rose above the local cloud cover,

2020 Climate Tech Convening Agenda

According to new research, many European fish populations are on the move due to warming oceans and increasing numbers. Read and discover more.

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Subcommittee Chairs Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) unveiled a discussion draft of the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act.

Here's an EDF statement from Elena Craft, Senior Director, Climate and Health, about the fatal chemical explosions in the Houston area.

The best climate policy — environmentally and economically — limits emissions and puts a price on them. Cap and trade is one way to do both.

EDF Vows to Continue Fight Against Air Toxics Loophole after D.C. Circuit Declines to Rehear Case

Statement of Fred Krupp, President of EDF – January 22, 2020

EDF filed suit yesterday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve the Spire STL pipeline.