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Four reasons why the climate is still changing, despite the cold
March 18, 2014There is no doubt that certain regions of the United States experienced unbearably cold temperatures this winter. But that’s no reason to doubt the overwhelming evidence about climate change. -
Trail Blazing California Rice Project Paves Way for Future Agricultural Offset Markets
March 17, 2014 | Robert Parkhurst, Director, Agriculture Data and Metrics -
How an EDF scientist explains climate change in 30 seconds
March 13, 2014How an awkward moment in the dentist’s chair convinced a climate scientist to have a coherent response always at the ready. -
Robert Redford, Will Ferrell and Kelly Slater Feud Over Best Solution for Restoring Colorado River Delta
March 13, 2014 | Jennifer Pitt, Director, Colorado River Program -
Report Finds Major Economic Risks of Climate Change Missing from U.S. Government Assessment
March 13, 2014 | Gernot Wagner, Consultant -
Newly-Published EPA Proposal Will Strengthen Transparency and Accountability for Oil and Gas Methane Emissions
March 13, 2014 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies -
EDF member support: A strong force for environmental progress
March 12, 2014Every spring, we launch our most important membership fundraising drive of the year. The Annual Fund provides vital financial resources for our programs’ innovative solutions. -
Appeals Court Upholds Soot Compliance Regulations for Power Plants
March 11, 2014 | Pamela Campos, Lead AttorneyAppeals court upheld the EPA's regulations to reduce soot pollution from power plants. This clears the way for life-saving protections to be implemented. -
Why isn't climate change keeping more Senators up tonight?
March 10, 2014All-nighters are usually the result of not doing your homework, but this evening it’s a call for comprehensive action on climate change. -
U.S. Senate to Hold Speech Marathon on Climate Change
March 10, 2014 | Fred Krupp, President -
Is clean energy technology booming? Five reasons it is.
March 7, 2014The cleantech sector has taken off, whether the news reports it or not. -
"BPA-Free" plastics may pose equal or greater hazard than predecessors
March 5, 2014The question is whether the levels at which we are exposed present significant risks of adverse health effects. -
After 54 years of thirst, the U.S. and Mexico partner to save the Colorado River Delta
March 4, 2014Water from the Colorado River will literally pulse through the U.S. - Mexico border as a sign to the rest of the world of what we can accomplish through cooperation between nations. -
Practical air pollution controls even the oil and gas industry can't deny
March 3, 2014As I see it, methane pollution from the oil and gas industry is a lot like kids and vegetables. Reducing it is good for them, but we have to have a rule that requires them to do it. -
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EPA announces Tier 3 standards to reduce air pollution from cars
March 3, 2014 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA announces Tier 3 standards to reduce air pollution from cars. Here's what Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund, has to say. -
U.S. and Mexico to send water into parched Colorado River Delta
March 3, 2014 | Jennifer Pitt, Director, Colorado River Program -
Statement of EDF’s David Festa on Mike Connor’s Confirmation as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior
February 28, 2014 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, Ecosystems -
Walmart to consumer product suppliers: The chemical phase-out starts now
February 27, 2014Consumer and wholesale purchasing power are combining to change the chemical makeup of the products we see on store shelves and bring into our homes. -
Saving polar bears: Not just for environmentalists
February 27, 2014On International Polar Bear Day, learn how environmental challenges facing the polar bear also touch on international commerce and morality. -
Trending: Concern for ocean health and the resources to help
February 26, 2014A 2006 report on the decline of oceans' health resurfaces on social media, prompting a new discussion on overfishing and sustainable fisheries management. -
Environmental, science groups support Administration efforts to determine the costs of carbon pollution
February 26, 2014 | Gernot Wagner, Consultant -
Over 120,000 Stand Up for a Social Cost of Carbon
February 26, 2014 | Gernot Wagner, ConsultantThe Climate Reality Project announced the delivery of more than 120,000 citizen comments to the White House OMB in support of a strong SCC. -
The Supreme Court and climate pollution: What is and is not at stake
February 24, 2014This case is remarkable for what is not at stake, as well as for what is. -
Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the Retirement of Rep. John Dingell
February 24, 2014 | Fred Krupp, President