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Curious about solar energy but confused by the rumors? We debunk the misinformation surrounding solar power.

To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, the world economy must achieve dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.

By Neda Deylami Adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks rule and transitioning Illinois’ trucks from diesel engines to zero-emission motors is one of the most powerful opportunities to reduce climate and air pollution, spark economic growth, prioritize equitable outcomes and improve health in the state.  A new study from EDF and Atlas Public Policy modeled the …

By Erica Morehouse In April 2025, International Maritime Organization member states must come to a collective decision on technical and economic measures at the U.N. agency’s 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee  meeting. The adoption of these measures will define the shipping industry’s trajectory toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and away from fossil fuels by 2050.

Action Could Undermine Long-Standing Precedent about Court Jurisdiction for EPA Challenges

The Biden administration announced nearly $2 billion in investments for 38 projects that will strengthen the electric grid

By Maaz Haider As the world grapples with the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the impacts of climate change have become a tangible concern for millions of people. Among the largest contributors to this crisis is transportation, the largest source of U.S. emissions, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles have an outsized impact. Hence,

The supreme court created a new standard for federal protection divorced from the science of how wetlands support larger streams, rivers, lakes and the ocean.

By Elizabeth Lieberknecht Louisiana’s state and federal lawmakers recognize the energy landscape is changing and see the opportunity to leverage the state’s long history in fossil fuel extraction, transportation and processing to attract investment in the booming climate technology sector. Ranking high on this list of global shifts is the growing scrutiny of methane emissions …

Justices Deny Emergency Shadow Docket Requests, Critical Protections Will Stay in Place During Judicial Review

Washington state’s cap-and-invest program, created in the 2021 Climate Commitment Act (CCA), is nearing the end of its second year and has already raised over $2 billion for communities by putting a price on pollution. The program is a win-win for climate action and for communities: It creates a powerful economic incentive for companies across …

EDF is helping farmers address one of their core climate challenges: securing a reliable water supply. This September, an EDF team led by Ann Hayden, Nikhil Goveas, Gopal Penny and Leah Beaulac conducted a series of comprehensive site visits and workshops across drought-prone areas of central India. Water availability in India is a core climate issue …

As the United Nations biodiversity summit, COP16, approaches, Environmental Defense Fund's Amanda Leland explains three vital steps to protecting nature while also helping the world tackle climate change.

Climate Corps fellows are problem-solvers ready to quickly execute your climate and energy priorities.

After Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 left roads and homes in the Cape Fear flooded three weeks ago, some blamed overdevelopment of coastal wetlands.

Statement from John Rutecki, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Manager, Appalachia at Environmental Defense Fund

No matter where you are on your climate journey, EDF’s Net Zero Action Accelerator makes it easy to create or refine your CTAP.

Whitepaper commissioned by EDF evaluates Duke Energy’s 2023-2024 Carbon Plan with a focus on identifying opportunities to augment clean and cost-effective resources.

Explores how open ocean aquaculture can increase domestic seafood production while highlighting species most likely to thrive in offshore environments.

By Michael Zimmerman and Neda Deylami  The market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. is rapidly expanding. As of October 2024, 11 states have adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which requires manufacturers to produce increasing amounts of zero-emission MHDVs, and more are considering adopting this standard. Key policies like the ACT …

By: Meutia Isty Wulandari The “Jaya Bahari Abadi” Community Surveillance Group (Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas/Pokmaswas) has won third place in the 2024 Adibakti Mina Bahari Award. This prestigious award is given by the Indonesian’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to stakeholders who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the marine and fisheries sector. The award was presented on …

EDF retained Atlas Public Policy to model, for 18 states plus the District of Columbia, the number of charging stations that would be needed in each state

The hydrogen economy is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of global decarbonization.

Statement of Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities - October 8, 2024

Here are seven helpful tips if you are currently going through the recovery process after a natural disaster.