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A moment to celebrate: Senate passes bill to reform outdated chemical safety law
December 18, 2015An outdated law protecting Americans against toxins in everyday products is moving forward. -
Report back from Paris: What the new climate deal means – and where we go from here
December 15, 2015There are no guarantees, but there's now a good chance we can put the world on a healthier path. -
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Scientist fact-checkers join new push to call out climate errors in news media
December 10, 2015A growing coalition of scientists including EDF is helping journalists become more accurate – and to expose deliberate misinformation.More on:
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The world has a methane problem – but we can solve it
December 9, 2015The biggest, cheapest and quickest way to make progress on climate change right now: Cut methane pollution. -
Discovery's "Racing Extinction" exposes tragedy and reminds us: There are solutions.
December 2, 2015People got us into this mess, and only people can get us out of it. -
Why your donation matters
November 30, 2015Environmental challenges are no match for our solutions when paired with grassroots advocacy and donor support. -
A stage and a spotlight for action: Why the Paris climate talks are different
November 25, 2015More than 170 countries have submitted plans in a bottom-up effort to curb climate change, the first approach of its kind. -
2015 was a breakthrough year for the environment. Here's why.
November 24, 2015We made extraordinary environmental progress this year, data shows. -
The amazing comeback of U.S. fisheries, and what it means for sustainable seafood
November 20, 2015Thanks to a shift toward rights-based management over the last decade, more than two-thirds of the seafood harvested in federal waters is now sustainable. -
3 signs we're entering a golden age for carbon markets
November 19, 2015Emissions trading schemes came roaring back in the last few years, and the Paris Agreement will leverage this trend. -
The Senate just voted to block the Clean Power Plan. Here's the good news.
November 18, 2015The votes to “overturn” pollution reductions for America's power plants were all about political theater. -
Sensors: The next frontier for pollution reduction
November 18, 2015Sophisticated, inexpensive sensors combined with powerful data analytics are transforming environmental protection. -
4 wins we need to make the Paris climate talks a success
November 11, 2015COP21 won't deliver a legally binding treaty or bring greenhouse gas emissions down to where they need to be. But the Paris summit can be a huge step in the right direction. -
Green building boom is pumping billions into U.S. economy - and retrofits are fueling the trend
November 10, 2015Between newly built green buildings and retrofits of old properties, we're looking at a major shift in commercial real estate. -
NASA's Antarctica report raises new questions about sea level rise
November 9, 2015If the ice is getting thicker, why are oceans continuing to rise? -
China's underestimated carbon emissions: What does it mean for climate action?
November 5, 2015China burning more coal than we thought is sobering news. But it's not necessarily a verdict on the country’s – or the world’s – prospects going forward. -
These 3 states have a head start on the Clean Power Plan. You'd never guess who they are.
November 5, 2015The supposed divide on clean power may be more about politics than about economics or opportunities on the ground. -
Why Obama's conservation strategy puts America on a more prosperous path
November 3, 2015Obama's conservation policy places preference on creating a “net benefit” for natural resources where possible. -
What Exxon knew about climate change: Let's get the facts
October 30, 2015EDF is among 49 groups calling on U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to investigate what Exxon knew about climate change even before the company started bankrolling efforts to deny it exists. -
5 energy trends driving climate progress in 2015
October 29, 2015America's energy landscape is now changing in tandem with climate awareness, leading to a surge in renewable power investments. -
New system, new hope for thousands of fishermen in Belize
October 27, 2015Fishermen reap economic benefits from their conservation efforts, and the idea is catching on. -
Can sustainability and economic growth go hand in hand? Secretary Moniz has the answer.
October 22, 2015Our tele-town hall drew 15,000 EDF members who asked about this and many other energy issues. -
Cuba's shark conservation plan: A scientific move at the right time
October 21, 2015When we work across political borders, sharing science and resources, big things happen. -
A sustainable, global food supply is within reach. Here's why.
October 16, 2015There are practical ways to feed our growing world without ruining the natural resources on which we all depend. -
Interpreting farm data - the next high-tech frontier?
October 15, 2015A new crop of start-up companies are aggregating data from individual farmers to help growers improve their operations. But the data collection also has environmental benefits.