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This scientifically robust bill puts the U.S. on a path to unlock the potential of nature-based climate solutions.

The Trump administration today took a step that would make it harder for future administrations to protect Americans from dangerous air pollution.

The state EQB opened the first of 10 virtual public hearings to solicit input on a rulemaking that will facilitate Pennsylvania linking to the RGGI.

States face emissions gaps between 2030 and 2025 climate targets and current policies. Limits on pollution are essential to closing the gap.

The Trump administration finalized a decision to leave an inadequate standard for particle pollution in place leaving Americans vulnerable to unhealthy air pollution.

EDF Europe welcomes the UK's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030.

The Nevada Climate Initiative released its inaugural State Climate Strategy, detailing the threats from climate change in the state of Nevada.

Statement of EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth Gore

EDF launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities.

EDF campaña para promover el transporte y las energías limpias para impulsar la economía, reducir la contaminación y crear comunidades más saludables

National Academy of Sciences grant to EDF will support mapping of at-risk facilities and efforts to mitigate pollution through natural infrastructure.

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

A new poll by WE ACT for Environmental Justice and EDF reveals that many white Americans don’t recognize the higher levels of pollution in Black, Latino and low-income neighborhoods.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Statement of Ben Ratner, Senior Director, EDF+Business

The Climate Authenticity Meter rates how companies and industry groups’ lobbying activities support or obstruct progress on climate policy.

EDF is partnering with the Houston and Harris County to expand pollution monitoring capability and identify facilities that most threaten public health.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

Statement by EDF President Fred Krupp on Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

EDF statement from Zhang Jianyu, Vice President, China, as China is takes bold steps to address its contribution to climate change.

EDF welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to increase its climate commitment and reduce EU emissions at least 55% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels.

The latest report in RFF and EDF’s Fairness for Workers and Communities series examines the potential for environmental remediation and infrastructure spending to help communities transition to sustainable economies.

Statement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense Fund

States and leading environmental groups, including EDF, will argue for upholding widely accepted standards that reduce pollution from the freight trailers that carry goods on America’s highways.

A new collaboration effort aimed to harness the transformative power of new technologies to give people knowledge for tackling air pollution in the Mexican capital was announced today by the Mexico City Government, the Megalopolis Commission for Environment and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).