United states
As the world’s largest economy, the United States has long played a major role in driving global environmental progress.
With that progress under attack, EDF fights for policies that safeguard our air and water, create jobs and cut pollution — including the pollution that leads to worse wildfires, more intense heat and more severe storms.
By delivering game-changing solutions to these problems, EDF is helping to build healthier and more resilient communities across the U.S.
Featured work
Our work in the U.S. is expansive, all geared toward our mission of building a vital Earth for everyone. We collaborate with communities, business leaders and other important partners to make it happen.
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Expert VoicesThe little-known story of unlikely allies who saved Gulf Coast fishing
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Explainer4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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ArticleIn the U.S. West, residents set politics aside to protect water
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ArticleDo you live near a facility with a free pass to pollute more?
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InitiativeEmpowering local leaders: Resources for climate action
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ProjectEDF identifies top 10 U.S. cities with the most lead pipes
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on our work in the United States.
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Trump EPA Proposal Lowballs Risk of Cancer-causing Formaldehyde
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In a dry California valley, the Wukchumni Tribe cultivates abundance
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New York’s Climate Law Experiences Another Delay
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New York doesn’t need to choose between climate action and affordability
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California Can Lead the Next Generation of Clean, Affordable Cars – Again
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With Proposition 4, Texas just approved a $20 billion generational investment in water. But more still needs to be done to secure Texas’ water future.
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Resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
- Overview
Defending environmental protections in the U.S.
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Why we need a strong EPA that stands up to irresponsible polluters
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Freedom of Information Act documents for the EPA’s greenhouse gas inventory
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The race to climate-proof agriculture
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The U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index
- Background
Our story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF
Our experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our work in the U.S. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
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Executive Director, U.S. Region
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Senior Director, Chemicals Policy
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Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water Systems
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Senior Director, Community Engagement
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General Counsel
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Lead Senior Behavioral Social Scientist
Where we work
We deliver bold, game-changing climate solutions in China, Europe, India and the U.S., and work in over 30 countries around the globe.