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Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauds ambitious new effort to create jobs, cut pollution, and advance renewable energy solutions

New national survey reports 70 percent of Americans believe “BP should be fined the maximum amount allowed under Clean Water Act” for Gulf oil spill.

By: Kendra Karr & Rod Fujita There is a general consensus that transitioning to ecosystem-based fisheries management will result in better outcomes for both marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them.  But what exactly does that mean, and how exactly can fisheries management get there? Ecosystem-based fisheries management has been thoroughly debated and …

Explore EDF's Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE) report. 

Conservation organizations committed to Mississippi River Delta restoration react to Louisiana restoration funding cuts in President Obama’s budget.

As global temperatures rise, giant panda habitat is disappearing and so will eventually the endangered bears.

Climate Corps is cultivating the next generation of sustainability professionals united to advance climate solutions. The innovative fellowship program trains the brightest, most engaged graduate students and pairs them with companies, public institutions and cities determined to meet their climate and energy goals.

Wetlands provide critical benefits to wildlife and coastal communities, and they need better protection.

Fertilizer efficiency measures and planting of cover crops can reduce nutrient pollution delivered to the Gulf of Mexico by 30%, finds a new EDF led study.

Fred Krupp statement on President Obama's proposed budget, which was announced today

Larissa Koehler testifies for EDF at the third and final EPA hearing on smog, held in Sacramento California

Two experts from EDF join hundreds of others to testify at public hearings in favor of EPA's proposed smog standards

More than 90% of the world’s 36 million fishers operate in small-scale fisheries—many of which are in developing countries. From sea to plate, these small-scale fisheries support more than 100 million jobs across the supply chain and produce half of the world’s seafood for local and global markets. But as the world’s population increases and …

The Obama administration’s methane emissions strategy can help oil and gas operators build a cleaner future.

Demand response is a powerful, cost-effective energy management tool

The EDF Climate Corps fellowship program has attracted leading organizations to host the 2015 EDF Climate Corps fellows to cut costs and carbon emissions.

EDF announced two case studies that reflect innovation by the adidas Group and the Denver Housing Authority, which employed EDF Climate Corps fellows.

New technology, economic incentives can cut fertilizer pollution while maintaining high yields.

Fred Krupp responds to the 2015 State of the Union Address

If members of the new Congress want to show they are serious about governing, they will listen to experts and everyday Americans and act on climate.

Governor elect Tom Wolf appoints leaders with exceptional record of working on environmental issues

Third and final phase of BP oil spill trial begins Tuesday in New Orleans. BP must be held fully accountable for role in nation’s largest oil disaster

Environmental Defense Fund Applauds New White House Methane Goal waste climate

Report shows ongoing progress under landmark climate law

Unhealthy levels of smog pollution increase the risk of serious heart and lung diseases, especially in kids. Here's what we can do about it.