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During this past year, we undertook a pilot project to tackle the problem of lead in drinking water at child care facilities.

EPA released its updated 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Toolkit, which provides guidance for schools and child care facilities.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that will better protect children in the state from the harmful effects of lead exposure.

M&M, India’s leading manufacturer of utility vehicles and part of the $20.7 billion Mahindra Group, will be working with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to become a carbon neutral company by 2040.

A new report from EDF and K·Coe Isom AgKnowledge details how conservation can financially benefit farmers and their business partners.

New technology has led to sustainable farming solutions for a new generation of tech-savvy farmers. The approach is called precision agriculture.

Water heaters may function as “lead traps,” but more investigation is needed. Best to avoid using hot water for cooking or drinking.

In 2016 Smithfield announced a groundbreaking goal to cut their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025.

Our readings indicated an average of about one leak for every two miles we drove within the study areas.

EDF and Forest Trends examine case studies on corporate commitments that support Nationally Determined Contributions in Brazil and Indonesia.

EDF, Google Earth Outreach, the University of Texas at Austin and Aclima teamed up to generate air pollution maps. Here's how we got our data.

Leaked natural gas – mostly methane – is a major contributor to climate change. Our readings indicated an average of one leak for every two miles we drove within the study area.

The program will embed fellows into both the public and private sectors to identify energy solutions

About 50% of the gas mains in Dallas are more than 50 years old. We found one leak for every four miles we drove.

Florida has taken steps to reduce leak-prone pipes in its gas system, but there's still more to do. We found one leak for every nine miles in Jacksonville.

Since 2007, EDF has been in India working with local partners to provide tools for implementing market-based solutions to tough environmental challenges.

Like numerous older gas systems in the country, Chicago has a high prevalence of cast iron and leak prone pipes.

We mapped methane leaks in Pasadena, Chino, Inglewood, and Orange CA. More than 38% of the pipes in the areas mapped are more than 50 years old.

The EDF Climate Corps fellowship program has attracted leading organizations to host the 2015 EDF Climate Corps fellows to cut costs and carbon emissions.

Approximately 7% of Burlington, Vermont's pipes are more than 50 years old.

Like numerous older gas systems in the country, Syracuse has a high prevalence of cast iron and leak prone pipes.

Thousands of small natural gas leaks under city streets and sidewalks add up to a major climate threat.

We have detailed recommendations on how to stop natural gas leaks, but the basic challenges are straightforward, and you can help tackle them.

Utilities and regulators have opportunities to decrease damage to the climate by reducing natural gas leaks. Here are four steps to help achieve that.

One of the nation's oldest major cities, Boston's aging natural gas pipes are prone to corrosion and leaks.