Environmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville

“The hatred and violence on display in Charlottesville was deeply disturbing to all of us. White Supremacy is a sickening and destructive ideology, and we all must stand united against it. The organizations on the front lines of this fight have shown enormous courage and they have the full support of the EDF community.

“While EDF’s focus is on ensuring clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment, America cannot achieve a better future in an atmosphere of hate. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and with the families of Heather Heyer, Lieutenant Cullen, and Trooper Bates.”

— Fred Krupp, president, Environmental Defense Fund

One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships. With more than 3 million members and offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Indonesia and the European Union, EDF’s scientists, economists, attorneys and policy experts are working in 28 countries to turn our solutions into action. Connect with us on Twitter @EnvDefenseFund

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