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Analysis of a decade’s worth of FDA data finds lead frequently detected in grape juice, apple juice and other baby food samples

EPA’s proposed budget would cut funding to Gulf restoration programs, including EPA Gulf of Mexico Program, EPA National Estuary Program and EPA Lake Pontchartrain Restoration Program.

California Public Utilities Commission adopted new standards today that require natural gas utilities to find, fix and prevent natural gas leaks

EPA and allies file court briefs opposing our lawsuit to prevent their stay of the oil and gas methane standards

In children, even very low blood lead levels can cause behavioral problems and lower IQ.

In his latest essay in Foreign Affairs, EDF President Fred Krupp gives a broad overview of Trump's policies in a changing energy landscape. This is your two-minute summary.

BLM Suspends Critical Natural Gas Waste Prevention Standards That Already Survived Congressional, Legal Attacks

The Charter Fisherman’s Association and EDF sent a letter to the Department of Commerce to understand how it intends to prevent red snapper overfishing.

This government agency is working hard to keep beaches, national parks and outdoor air healthy and safe for us to enjoy. But for how much longer?

The EPA announced tonight that it is proposing a massive loophole in common sense air pollution safeguards for the oil and gas industry.

Organizations working on Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River Delta restoration released following statement in advance of two hearings today on President’s proposed budget.

a new global coalition of scientists and economists committed to tackling one of the world’s greatest environmental challenges, overfishing, by collecting, sharing and using data

EDF statement from Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean Energy

Statement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund

Statement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands, Environmental Defense Fund

Statement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund

In this published study, we demonstrate a measurement approach to reveal urban air pollution patterns at 4-5 orders of magnitude greater spatial precision than possible with current central-site ambient monitoring. If validated elsewhere, this readily scalable measurement approach could address major air quality data gaps worldwide.

Advocates Challenge FDA Allowance of Toxic Chemical in Food

EPA filed a lawsuit to stop EPA Admin Scott Pruitt from keeping the New Source Performance Standards for methane pollution from Oil and Gas Sources.

EDF and partners developed a new method to measure and map air pollution at street level

Everyone's eyes glazed over trying to keep track of the untruths Trump delivered in his speech. Here are a few fibs that really stood out.

Today, Louisiana’s State Legislature passed SCR1, a resolution approving the 2017 Coastal Master Plan, the state’s blueprint for coastal restoration and protection activities.

The president has made a reckless error that will hurt America’s economy, public health and credibility. But the Paris deal remains strong. Here’s why.

Spanish-language site for Latino communities to learn more and become active in protecting the environment and combating the harmful effects of climate change.

We selected 10 individuals to wear a wristband technology designed to detect toxic chemicals in their environment. Here are the results from five of them.