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On his first day as President of the United States, Joe Biden is expected to issue a number of executive actions that would take important steps forward on climate.

EDF Sues Trump Administration for Weak Soot Standard That Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution

The Biden administration should put the U.S. on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

Thirty-five years ago, Peggy Shepard was arrested when her organization stopped traffic to protest pollution that was plaguing Harlem. It was one of the first initiatives to call the placing of toxic industry in minority communities what it is: environmental racism. EDF welcomes Peggy to our Degrees podcast.

Statement from Vickie Patton, General Counsel for Environmental Defense Fund

This issue of the EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter features the China National Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), now open for business after the core pieces have been put in place.

Health and environmental groups are asking a court to reject the Trump administration’s just-finalized Censored Science rule because it threatens the health and safety of Americans and was imposed with an unduly hasty – and illegal – timeframe.

Full Methods from 2021 Colorado Emissions Gap Analyses, taken from the Polis administration (in the 2019 Colorado GHG Emissions Inventory and the "Roadmap"), Resources for the Future, M.J. Bradley & Associates, and NRDC, Sierra Club, Evolved Energy Research, and GridLab.

The China National Emissions Trading Scheme is now open for business after the system’s core pieces have been put in place.

With unhealthy levels of smog, today’s decision by the Trump administration to leave inadequate protections in place risk Americans' health and well-being.

EDF’s proposal would help Colorado reach statutory climate and air pollution requirements

Request for rulemaking on amendments to Regulation 22 to add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program

Requested amendments to Regulation 22 to add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program

Request for rulemaking on amendments to regulation 22 to add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program.

Request for Rulemaking on Amendments to Regulation 22 to Add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program

EDF and ENGIE Impact developed recommendations with influential stakeholders to maximize the benefits of voluntary market efforts towards climate goals.

Carbon offsets can help businesses meet climate goals and support the Paris climate agreement, according to a new publication from EDF with ENGIE Impact.

High quality carbon offsets can help businesses meet their voluntary climate goals and increasingly support the goals of the Paris climate agreement, according to a new publication from Environmental Defense Fund with ENGIE Impact.

Today, Environmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for requiring companies to disclose climate risk and spending on climate-related advocacy.

This report provides an analysis of the role of low-cost sensors for measuring PM2.5 air pollution in India.

EDF research shows climate costs will climb in major sectors of the state's economy without urgent action to curb pollution and build resilience

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.

The state EQB opened the first of 10 virtual public hearings to solicit input on a rulemaking that will facilitate Pennsylvania linking to the RGGI.

States face emissions gaps between 2030 and 2025 climate targets and current policies. Limits on pollution are essential to closing the gap.