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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. 

EDF and conservation partners release a report showing methane emission rates on Navajo Nation lands are far higher than the national average.

Harris County officials ordered a shelter in place for Deer Park after detecting elevated levels of benzene near a petrochemical storage facility.

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.

The business, investor and nonprofit sectors can support local communities’ resolve by sharing their experience in other parts of the world to reimagine Puerto Rico’s energy future.

Hanging in the balance is a company's trust with customers, investors and even employees.

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

Sustainability rankings that exclude climate policy advocacy give stakeholders an incomplete picture of companies’ sustainability ambitions and performance.

This map shows grades for each US state and the DoC based on lead pipe disclosure and documents related to disclosures in real estate transactions.

Statement by the Restore the Mississippi River Delta on delays in the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project.

Statement from Kevin Moran on agreement of Colorado River multistate drought contingency plan.

EDF Urges EPA to Withdraw Harmful Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants

This paper summarizes home buying/renting studies used to evaluate disclosure styles, perceived risk of the LSL in a home, and their willingness to act.

Tyson's action to reduce its environmental footprint helps raise the bar for innovation in the food and beverage sector, and beyond.

EDF Testifies for Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Today, the EPA announced that it finalized a rule that bans methylene chloride in paint strippers for consumer uses but still allows them in workplaces.

Legislation restores critical authority to oil and gas regulator, improves produced water oversight

Politicians are responding to pressure from home: A majority of Americans want to see Congress act on climate

Clean energy innovation agenda can attract bipartisan support in Congress, even as the debate over broader climate policy remains gridlocked.

Legislation in New Mexico would restore enforcement authority to the state's oil and gas regulator.

Transition to zero-carbon buildings is a critical step in California’s efforts to fight climate change, but the state must develop a cost-effective plan.

EDF and our partners urge Congress to support legislation for the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan after it was endorsed by seven states.

BP and EDF collaborate to develop technologies and management practices to accelerate reduction of methane emission across the global oil and gas industry

The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change holds a hearing on the EPA’s Failure to Protect Workers.

New Research Doubles Service Life Estimate of Marine Workboat Engines, Reveals Big Opportunities for Diesel Emissions Reductions