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Breakthrough: 2019 Year in Review

State by State guide from 2019

In Chile and Peru, EDF works in collaboration with the main fishing actors to promote resilient and sustainable fishing.

Green Groups Ask to Join New York, New Jersey, NYC in Cross-State Air Pollution Case

Overnight Explosion at Port Neches, Texas Chemical Plant a “Preventable Tragedy”

EDF Events at COP 25

EDF President Fred Krupp issued the following statement recognizing the legacy of the William D. Ruckelshaus, two-time head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a longstanding champion of America’s health and natural resources, who died earlier today at age 87.

The net goal of the 100% Clean Economy Act will dramatically boost clean energy, and allow for a mix of energy sources provided the math adds up to zero pollution.

Outlines the details of specific regulations states have implemented to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. 

EDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars Authority

Governor Sisolak issued an executive order reaffirming the state’s climate goals, directing agencies to develop options necessary to meet those targets.

There’s been no change in the killing of environmental leaders. Over 1,700 defenders have been killed since 2000 alone.

Leaders from the around the U.S. are voicing their support for the 100% Clean Economy Act.

EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced its endorsement of the 100% Clean Economy Act, a bold climate action bill just introduced by leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Statement on recent action by California Governor Gavin Newsom to step up state's oil and gas oversight

Today, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) for sponsoring the Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act to expand AmeriCorps to serve frontline communities most impacted by climate change

Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on the introduction of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act.

A new disaster relief fund will focus on areas of the Bahamas, in order to drive relief and recovery efforts on an island hit hardest by Hurricane Dorian.

Major new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced this week will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for all Americans.

“The overriding lesson learned is that conservation contributes to the economic well-being and resilience of dairy farms.”

EDF support letter for the SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019

Conservation can improve the financial health of dairy farms, according to a new report from EDF and K·Coe Isom AgKnowledge.

Issues of unfairness and inequity in fisheries have an outsized impact on many nations that rely on fish for food, nutrition and livelihoods, which are most prevalent in the developing tropics and Global South.

Letter from Eric Pooley, Senior VP, Strategy and Communications, Environmental Defense Fund, urging Twitter to create a level playing field on issues.