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. We collaborate with communities, business leaders and other important partners to tackle the country’s toughest environmental challenges.
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Expert VoicesFDA allows 25 chemicals linked to cancer to be used in food system
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Explainer4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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ArticleThis behind-the-scenes solution will help hold down electricity prices across the U.S. West
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Expert VoicesThe little-known story of unlikely allies who saved Gulf Coast fishing
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TimelineUnleaded: Inside EDF’s 50-year battle against lead
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OverviewOur story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on our work in the United States.
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Fighting fire with flexibility: Why full wildfire suppression can backfire
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New analysis: Senate Bill 730 forces North Carolinians to underwrite $128 million per year for Duke’s aging coal plants
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Trump administration issues third mandate forcing Washington’s last coal plant to stay open longer, despite not running
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EDF, allies file notice of intent to sue EPA in matter related to the Endangerment Finding
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Arizona Legislature Adjourns with Significantly More Work to Do on Water and Energy
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EPA again uses extreme and unlawful measures to ask Congress to undermine vital California protections against air pollution
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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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Wasted energy: What U.S. federal methane rollbacks are costing you
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Why we need a strong EPA that stands up to irresponsible polluters
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U.S. clean energy manufacturing: Fact sheets show progress and threats
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Map: NOAA in your community
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Empowering local leaders: Resources for climate action
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.