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EDF Special Report Fall 2020. A conversation with Agustín Carbó, Puerto Rico’s first energy commissioner, who lived through the tragedy of Hurricane Maria and is now leading EDF’s work on energy policy reform in his native island.

Morning Consult conducted a survey, on behalf of Environmental Defense Fund and WEACT, between October 9th – October 11th, 2020 among a national sample of 2,200 adults. The survey sought to measure concern for and perception of the impacts of climate change and other environmental threats like pollution, flooding, and storms, how these threats impact different racial/ethnic groups, and how adults’ views on these issues vary by race and ethnicity.

EDF explains how climate change disproportionately hits African Americans and other communities of color.

Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and other catastrophic weather events pose safety, financial and health risks to families and communities.

State by State guide from 2019

A warming Earth disturbs weather, people, animals and much more. Here, we explore three critical effects of climate change.

After years of hard work and difficult negotiations, a historic seven-state agreement to conserve Colorado River water is facing its last hurdle: Congress. March 23, 2019 op-ed by EDF's David Festa in The Hill.

What happened, and what it means for climate action, clean energy, and environmental justice

EDF and Quantified Ventures investigate how environmental impact bonds can help make coastal communities more resilient to climate change.

Climate change is contributing to hotter heat waves and more damaging storms. When it comes to air travel, these events can lead to delays, cancellations and bumpier skies.

Learn about the winners of the Changing Course competition, which challenged the world’s top experts to create innovative plans for rebuilding the Delta’s wetlands, and how EDF is working with local partners to turn these visions into reality.

The Environmental Protection Agency found that greenhouse gas emissions endanger the public health and welfare of current and future generations.

EDF blog featuring expert to expert commentary on the science, law and economics of global climate change and clean air.