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Here's a look at the new documentary “Merchants of Doubt” and the tactics used by the climate deniers to spread doubt and confusion about global warming.

The U.S. confirmed its commitment to cut its emissions 26-28%, meaning countries representing more than half of global energy-related carbon emissions have put their targets on the table.

Five years later, the BP Gulf oil spill’s impacts to habitats and wildlife are still evident and ongoing, and the need for restoration continues.

Study Confirms Sound Policies, Responsible Management Help Local Utilities Reduce Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Leaks But uneven results show more work still needed

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development approved Senate Bill 1165 by Senator Troy Fraser.

Mexico became the first emerging economy to announce a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions after 2020, pledging to peak its emissions by 2026 and reduce its emissions 22% by 2030

Fred Krupp praises Harry Reid's record on the day Reid announces his retirement

México se convirtió hoy en la primera economía emergente en anunciar su compromiso de reducción de emisiones de gases y compuestos de efecto invernadero post 2020.

McConnell Amendment #836 Would Undermine the Clean Air Act -- EDF

Senator Portman’s amendment would undercut the section of the Clean Air Act that allows us to reduce pollution.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauded the announcement of Dr. Jane Lubchenco as a 2015 Tyler Prize Laureate.

EDF has released a manual to help fisheries in the European Union comply with the landings obligation under the Common Fisheries Policy.

Environmental Defense Fund hailed the Travis County Commissioners today for approving Texas’ first Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program.

New BLM Fracking Rule Brings Crucial Oversight to Oil & Gas Development Statement

EDF and other groups collect comments in favor of stronger smog protections, more than half a million total write in

EDF Statement from Derek Walker, Associate Vice President, U.S. Climate and Energy Program

EDF praised new legislation from Sen. Watson and Rep. Turner to advance demand response in Texas and speed the state’s clean energy transition.

California Methane Symposium Brings Together Science and Policy to Address the Issue of Methane Pollution

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act overhauls the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure everyday product safety.

EDF applauds Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection for improving natural gas regulations

A bill introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives could help reduce dangerous air pollution from natural gas development and do a better job of protecting communities and fa

Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe

The price of solar panels has fallen by 80 percent since 2008, contributing to a surge in solar home systems in the United States.

Cuba’s industry could become the economic and ecological centerpiece in a growing Caribbean region.

Entire neighborhoods could enjoy the financial benefits of renewable energy under Illinois’ first-ever “Community Solar” plan proposed by CUB and EDF.