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The U.S. is making historic progress on clean energy — and it’s saving people money, improving health and tackling the climate crisis. Join us now to keep the momentum going.

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We are Environmental Defense Fund

We are a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change — the greatest challenge of our time. Our bold, game-changing solutions put people at the center of all we do.

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Together, we’re creating a vital Earth. For everyone.

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Issues we address

We’re tackling the biggest issues and striving for maximum impact to ensure a clean energy transition, healthy communities and the ability of people and nature to thrive.

Energy transition

Advancing toward a clean energy future
Natural solutions

Boosting nature’s ability to capture and store carbon
Sustainable fishing

Making fishing communities stronger and fish more plentiful
Hydrogen

Helping the world get hydrogen energy right
Clean Air

Helping a billion people breathe cleaner air in this decade
Methane

Slashing methane to slow global warming right now
Agriculture

Transforming agriculture to benefit billions of people globally
Safer chemicals

Moving from toxic chemicals to safer, sustainable alternatives

How we get results that last

We bring together people from all sides and draw from deep expertise to tackle environmental issues from every angle.

Scientific evidence

Applying evidence to identify the most effective solutions
Economic sustainability

Using economic forces to protect our environment
Powerful partnerships

Creating alliances across a wide range of allies
Climate justice

Building a more equitable home on this planet we share
Strong advocacy

Shaping public policy and taking legal action
Commitment to diversity

Making transformative change for diversity, equity and inclusion