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For more than 50 years, we have been building innovative solutions to the biggest environmental challenges — from soil to space.

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Our groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts

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Reimagining business for a sustainable future

Our story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF

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News and stories

Stay informed and get inspired with our in-depth reporting about the people and ideas making a difference, insight from our experts and the latest progress in the climate flight.

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FireSAT: A vision for spotting and tracking wildfires faster and more accurately

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Complete list of press releases

EDF-led partnership plays major role in Mayor Bloomberg’s clean air win for all New Yorkers
September 26, 2013
Conservation Groups Issue Statement on New Timeline for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
September 20, 2013
EDF Welcomes First National Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants
September 20, 2013
Court Upholds California’s Pioneering Low Carbon Fuel Standard
September 18, 2013
Seafood Watch Removes Gulf of Mexico Commercial Red Snapper Fishery From “Red List”
September 17, 2013
EDF, Business Community Respond to Decision for On-Bill Repayment in California
September 17, 2013
First academic study released in EDF’s groundbreaking methane emissions series
September 16, 2013
Briefing on ICAO proposal to address aviation’s carbon emissions
September 12, 2013
EDF Applauds New Walmart Policy That Promises Safer Products for Consumers
September 12, 2013
Environmental Defense Fund Launches Campaign to Promote Carbon Pollution Limits
September 10, 2013
Environmental groups applaud Pennsylvania regulators for taking initial step to reduce air pollution from oil and gas operations, but further action is needed
September 6, 2013
Health and environmental organizations file Supreme Court brief in support of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
September 4, 2013
EDF and PEC commend the Corbett Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for approving Chapter 78 Regulatory Package
August 28, 2013
Statement of EDF’s US Climate and Energy Program’s Associate Vice President and Chief Counsel Mark Brownstein
August 27, 2013
New Case Study Shows Rapid Growth of Biodiesel Industry in California
August 26, 2013