The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today denied a request by fossil fuel companies and a group of states, led by North Dakota and West Virginia, to block protections against mercury and other toxic pollutants emitted from coal-fired power plants.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today denied a request by fossil fuel companies and a group of states, led by North Dakota and West Virginia, to block protections against mercury and other toxic pollutants emitted from coal-fired power plants.

Written by Alexandra Zissu

In an Op-Ed for The Virginian-Pilot Dominique Browning and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan demand action to protect kids from extreme weather and the climate crisis.

New peer-reviewed research from EDF provides new and much-needed clarity about the methane footprint created by Canada’s oil and gas industry and the country’s progress toward addressing it.

New peer-reviewed research from EDF provides new and much-needed clarity about the methane footprint created by Canada’s oil and gas industry and the country’s progress toward addressing it.

Written by Moms Clean Air Force

Brittany Keyes, our August Supermom of the Month, launched a community air quality monitoring program in her city and what she found out was devastating. Learn what motivates her to keep going and how she finds joy in "plogging" with her family.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and AshokaX, a unique initiative from Ashoka University for lifelong learners, are partnering to lead the Climate Corps Fellowship programme in India. This partnership will boost the capacity of companies and other organisations in advancing their climate goals while identifying and training the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and AshokaX, a unique initiative from Ashoka University for lifelong learners, are partnering to lead the Climate Corps Fellowship programme in India. This partnership will boost the capacity of companies and other organisations in advancing their climate goals while identifying and training the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Written by Alexandra Zissu

A recent study that found lead, arsenic, and other metals in tampons. How can this be? Mom Detective investigates period care and offers tips on choosing the best menstrual product.

The U.S. needs to build a lot more high-voltage electric transmission lines. Our current system is disconnected in all of the wrong places, leaving bountiful renewable resources stranded, individual regions isolated, and disadvantaged communities with unreliable power and exorbitant costs. Even where we do have connections, many of the lines are outdated and can’t accommodate […]

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The U.S. needs to build a lot more high-voltage electric transmission lines. Our current system is disconnected in all of the wrong places, leaving bountiful renewable resources stranded, individual regions isolated, and disadvantaged communities with unreliable power and exorbitant costs. Even where we do have connections, many of the lines are outdated and can’t accommodate […]

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Written by Julie Kimmel

Heat and humidity are getting worse because of climate change, and the combination is potentially deadly. Families share how they're coping with hotter, wetter summers.

"USDA’s water conservation investments are a welcome show of support for western communities facing the region’s driest stretch in a 1000 years,” said Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Environmental Defense Fund.

"USDA’s water conservation investments are a welcome show of support for western communities facing the region’s driest stretch in a 1000 years,” said Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Environmental Defense Fund.

Written by Julie Kimmel

“I am grateful for your ongoing leadership and collaboration across all levels of government,” writes Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter to Moms Clean Air Force for the Play-In. Read the full letter.

Open ocean aquaculture in the U.S. has the potential to create diverse local jobs, build a more climate-resilient domestic seafood supply, and minimize impacts on the climate and environment. However, achieving these benefits hinges on practicing aquaculture the right way.  So, what does the “right way” entail? What do we still need to know to […]

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Open ocean aquaculture in the U.S. has the potential to create diverse local jobs, build a more climate-resilient domestic seafood supply, and minimize impacts on the climate and environment. However, achieving these benefits hinges on practicing aquaculture the right way.  So, what does the “right way” entail? What do we still need to know to […]

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Written by Elizabeth Bechard

Debra Hendrickson’s new book, The Air They Breathe, is a moving account of caring for children who are already experiencing the health impacts of climate disruption. But it is above all a call to action.

Nuevo proyecto solar comunitario de EDF para la Isla Municipio de Culebra financiado por el Departamento de Energía Federal de los E.E.U.U

Nuevo proyecto solar comunitario de EDF para la Isla Municipio de Culebra financiado por el Departamento de Energía Federal de los E.E.U.U