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Multi-partner project managed by EDF Europe combines state-of-the-art technology with new data analytics to better understand Londoners’ exposure to air pollution and foster healthier, stronger communities.

How oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2018

North Carolina Takes “Bold New Steps” Toward Clean Energy Leadership

A combination of data collection and statistical models can reduce the time and investment required to produce accurate maps of neighborhood air pollution.

With Hurricane Florence threatening the Southeastern U.S., Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today calls on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

EDF statement from David Kelly, Senior Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs

New York mom Elizabeth Stein testifies for EDF in support of historic climate and health protections.

CarbonSim is an AI enhanced, multi-lingual, multi-user, software application that teaches the principles of emissions trading and brings markets to life.

MD, DE and CT have petitioned EPA under the Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” safeguards to reduce smog-forming pollution discharged by out-of-state coal plant smokestacks.

Legal briefs on EPA's smog standards midterm review final determination

In this published study, we demonstrate a measurement approach to reveal urban air pollution patterns at 4-5 orders of magnitude greater spatial precision than possible with current central-site ambient monitoring. If validated elsewhere, this readily scalable measurement approach could address major air quality data gaps worldwide.

Air pollution along freeways is generally higher than in surrounding areas. Here's a look at the I-880 and I-580 freeways in Oakland, California.

EDF deployed Google Street View cars equipped with Aclima’s sensing platform to collect data in a 6 square mile area in Oakland for a year.

West Oakland and Downtown Oakland are exposed to some of the highest levels of air pollution in the Bay Area. Here's the impact on those communities.

Learn more about policies that can be an enormous help in finding air pollution solutions to reduce emissions from cars, trucks and other engines.

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.

What started as a collaboration between EDF and Google Earth Outreach to examine methane leaks, now extends to study pollutants affecting air quality.

While advocates always want more, President Obama's environmental legacy is impressive. Here's a look at his top 10 environmental accomplishments.

EDF statement from Jim Tripp, Senior Counsel

Clean Air Moms Action calls on lawmakers to take immediate action to address the growing threat of a warming climate and guarantee clean air for our kids.

One of the largest natural gas leaks ever recorded spewed tons of methane, damaging public health--and our climate.

Unhealthy levels of smog pollution increase the risk of serious heart and lung diseases, especially in kids. Here's what we can do about it.

EDF and Google Earth Outreach's pilot project uses new sensing and analytical technologies to measure urban gas leaks that contribute to climate change.

We have an opportunity to address part of the problem by demanding that our leaders take action to reduce asthma hazards – for Latinos, and for the nation as a whole.

As ozone season heats up, protect your health by staying on top of weather reports reporting ozone levels and follow these seven tips.