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Japan’s fishing fleets could generate $5.5 billion in annual profits while supporting a 30% increase in populations of fish by 2065 if they fo this.

Colorado became the first state in the central U.S. to adopt Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards for cars and trucks – a move that will provide crucial climate, public health and economic benefits for its citizens.

Press release on a statewide poll of Louisiana voters in 2019 on issues relating to coastal land loss, ecosystems restoration and climate change.

EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

The government of Cuba enacted sweeping reforms of its fishing laws to increase protection for some of the world’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.

Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund

Today the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise that provides much needed disaster relief for Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Environmental Defense Fund’s new Senior Manager to lead innovative microgrid project

EDF has issued a list of the top five changes that anglers can use to be in-the-know before they hit the water to fish for red snapper this season.

Joint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness Society

The Trump administration has revealed that it wants to deny the state of New York’s request for help with pollution that blows across its borders.

EDF's Brian Jackson on Colorado Legislature approving sports betting bill to fund water protection and conservation that goes to voters in the fall.

The Colorado General Assembly took a historic step to protect all Coloradans from dangerous climate pollution late last night with the final passage of House Bill 19-1261.

Environmental Defense Fund’s Lindsay McCormick discusses a pilot project to test for and remediate sources of lead in water at child care facilities.

Statement by Kevin Moran in response to president signing legislation to authorize the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.

Historic New Law to Transform Puerto Rico into Clean Energy Powerhouse

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp

A landmark bill to protect Coloradans from climate change passed a key committee vote today.

In a bold step for the sustainability of its fisheries and the world’s second largest barrier reef, the government of Belize has approved a plan to set aside 10% of its territorial waters as no-take marine protected areas (MPAs), nearly tripling the size of its existing zones.

Here are some of the challenges innovators must face when coming up with a regulatory framework that encourages innovation to control methane emissions.

Colorado legislation delivers major reforms for oil and gas regulation

EDF statement from Andy Darrell, NY Regional Director, on plan that will lower pollution from transportation

EDF believes this process of continuous improvement is foundational for protecting land, water and communities from development-related impacts. That’s why we track what states are up to on a consistent basis. 

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today unveiled a vision to collaborate with communities, technical experts, businesses and investors to build low-carbon microgrids in Puerto Rico, and bring reliable, clean and affordable electricity to rural areas of the island.

An updated report sheds light on the natural gas wasted on Navajo Nation lands, and offers recommendations for this problem and its negative effects.