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Statement from Peter Zalzal, Associate Vice President for Clean Air Strategies at Environmental Defense Fund

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan establishes the nation’s first-ever limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants.

Texas has an opportunity on its hands: to use a national policy to capitalize on existing momentum to the benefit of our state’s economy and citizens.

Last month, Washingtonians voted to protect their landmark cap-and-invest program, showing support for the program’s strong limit on pollution and game-changing investments. Thanks to this resounding win, the cap-and-invest program continues to deliver for Washington communities — with today’s results bringing in record revenue for the year. The results released today are for Washington’s fourth …

Adopting federal jet fuel regulations to set the aromatic content to as close as possible to 8% can slash particulate matter pollution in the near term, while ensuring adherence to existing flight safety certifications and fuel quality specifications.

EDF highlights businesses that are advancing steps toward reducing their GHG emissions while building profitable businesses in a series of interviews.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Holds Oral Argument on the Standards Today - Statement of EDF General Counsel Vickie Patton

Ashoka-EDF Climate Corps Fellowship is a fellowship program that trains professionals with leading organizations to accelerate climate action.

Statement from Andy Darrell, Senior Advisor, Environmental Defense Fund

With second Trump term looming, advocates, state and local officials, businesses and other nations will defend climate progress.

EPA’s strengthened Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are achievable, affordable, legally sound, and vital for protecting public health.

A plan for faster commutes, cleaner air and transit upgrades for 6 million New Yorkers is expected to launch in early January.

On January 27, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order that included a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.

The primary objective of this study by Deloitte, commissioned by EDF, is to support the development of effective approaches to encourage methane actions by the Japanese financing sector.

Statement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund 

New EDF analysis shows possibility of hitting the 70% emissions reduction target by 2032 if NCUC orders Duke to accelerate solar and offshore wind schedule

On November 1, the North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order in the Carbon Plan docket, almost two months ahead of schedule. It largely ratifies an agreement reached by Duke Energy and the state’s Public Staff, who are charged with protecting the state’s ratepayers. While the Commission drops the requirement for Duke Energy to model …

To avert the worst effects of the climate crisis and recapture global leadership, the United States must aim to achieve net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) published the NDC Synthesis Report this week. The report assesses the combined impact of nations’ current national climate plans (NDCs) on expected global emissions in 2030, among other measures. The report concluded that the full implementation of all latest NDCs is estimated to lead to a 5.9 …

America’s ports are hotbeds for toxic air pollution due to the diesel-powered ships and port vehicles that move our goods from sea to land. This pollution causes all kinds of health problems for nearby communities — from asthma and lung disease, to premature birth and death — which is why today’s announcement from the Environmental …

The UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2024 presents stark findings on the state of global climate action. Current pledges would only reduce emissions 4-10% below 2019 levels by 2030 – far short of the 42% reduction needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. These gaps are corroborated by the Nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement Synthesis …

A map that showcases the 2020 mercury emissions from the most polluting coal plants.

The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards reduce mercury, soot, lead, and other toxic pollution from our nation’s coal-fired power plants.

Investing in modern infrastructure like clean energy means new jobs, economic growth and cleaner air and water.

The Global Stocktake is intended to assess collective progress toward the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.