EDF Statement from President Fred Krupp

Nature itself is a powerful tool for reducing climate risk and increasing climate resilience. The Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act puts the U.S. on a path to unlocking the full potential of the nature-based climate solutions provided by forests, grasslands, wetlands and coastal ecosystems. 

Nature itself is a powerful tool for reducing climate risk and increasing climate resilience. The Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act puts the U.S. on a path to unlocking the full potential of the nature-based climate solutions provided by forests, grasslands, wetlands and coastal ecosystems. 

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This scientifically robust bill puts the U.S. on a path to unlock the potential of nature-based climate solutions.

The Trump administration today took a step that would make it harder for future administrations to protect Americans from dangerous air pollution.

Guest blog by Reverend Michael Malcom  I was born into a working-class family in Decatur, Georgia. My mother and father were both in the home and worked full time jobs. I can remember times going without water, gas, or lights. I can recall a time when I was out with friends and one of them […]

A group of organizations including EDF sent a formal petition to the FDA urging the agency to revise its outdated standards for lead in food to better protect the public, and especially children.

This post was coauthored by Bärbel Henneberger. **This is the second blog of our series exploring the challenges to effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in international climate policy forums. The third meeting of the Facilitative Working Group (FWG), which was the first official 2020 meeting of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) of […]

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EDF press statement on U.S. House passage of Water Resources Development Act reauthorization for 2020.

Written by Dominique Browning

Toyota and Chrysler and other automakers are still suing to prevent states from taking action against climate change.

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The most effective way to reduce a family’s exposure to air pollution is knowing if the air is too dangerous to breathe. An investigative report found that air monitors routinely miss pollution, even toxic air from refinery explosions.