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More than 30 states actively regulate oil and gas development with a variety of practices and rules designed to reduce health, safety and environmental impacts. States engage in a process of continuous improvement by adopting new rules and practices as technologies and risk mitigation techniques evolve — even in an extraordinary year like 2020. EDF …

A new analysis commissioned by EDF from Rystad Energy makes clear that flaring from Texas’ Permian oil and gas operations is persistent and is likely to increase, but that industry can eliminate most routine flaring at zero cost with simple rules and operator changes.

By Agustín F. Carbó and Daniel Whittle En español It’s a new day for the United States and Puerto Rico. With a new president and a new governor, Puerto Rico can turn a new page, and continue rebuilding — even better than before. This couldn’t come at a better time. President Biden’s climate and clean …

Por Agustín F. Carbó y Daniel Whittle En inglés Es un nuevo día para Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. Con un nuevo presidente y gobernador, Puerto Rico entra en una nueva etapa, mejor que antes, para continuar con su reconstrucción. Esto no podía llegar en un mejor momento. La estrategia del presidente Biden para abordar …

By Colin Leyden and Ben Hmiel Even amidst a global pandemic and market volatility that reduced oil and gas activity, at least one thing didn’t change in the Permian last year: operators can’t seem to keep their flares lit. Throughout 2020, EDF conducted aerial surveys of portions of the Permian Basin to determine the performance …

EPA indicates it will overhaul its systematic review method used in chemical risk evaluations

Statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund

Statement of EDF Senior Attorney Ben Levitan

Extreme heat, stronger storms and other increasingly present climate impacts hurt public health and put pregnant individuals and infants at high levels of risk.

Vision for 21st century includes recognition of need to address climate impacts

Statement from Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund

Fisheries Research Center, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, IPB University, and EDF explore how Indonesia can address climate impact on fisheries.

This case study from Resources for the Future examines whether, and to what extent, federal economic development assistance has supported the region in and around Athens County, Ohio.

The Trump admin's Censored Science Rule was struck down by a lawsuit from EDF, the Montana Environmental Information Center, and Citizens for Clean Energy,

Letter from environmental groups including EDF supporting New Jersey's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rule.

EDF comments on New Jersey's adoption of ACT and the Low NOx Rule.

Comments of EDF on New York State Multi-StateAction Plan for Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses

EDF comments on New Jersey's Clean Energy Future-Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage (“CEF-EVES”) Program

EDF plan to develop a scientific foundation for improved adaptive management.

EDF provides a fishery status evaluation and roadmap for reform in the face of climate change.

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

A case study from EDF and RFF (Resources for the Future) looking at how federal, state and local policies can create better outcomes for coal communities as part of the clean energy transition.

President Joe Biden took significant action today to combat the climate crisis, building on the steps he took his first day in office.

EDF report on a case study of MFA Inc., showing how conservation can support the bottom line.

Two new reports released or commissioned by EDF show the significant opportunity that clean cars have for America’s public health, environment, and jobs.