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EDF discovered that methane leaks can undo some or all of the climate benefits we think we’re getting when we substitute natural gas for coal or oil.

PSE&G will use technology from EDF and partners to find and reduce methane emissions from gas lines.

New drilling permits would not help reduce New Mexico’s methane hot spot or other harmful pollution

Fred Krupp statement on Canada's federal regulations to limit oil and gas methane pollution

US-based environmental organizations have issued the following statement in support of Canada issuing strong federal standards to curb methane emissions from the Canadian oil and gas industry:

New study shows disparity between measured and company self-reported methane emissions data in Red Deer region of Alberta, Canada.

EDF and Con Edison collaborated to more effectively reduce methane escaping from the system.

Statement by Bryony Worthington on EU Parliament vote on a measure requiring the European Commission to focus on reducing methane

Colorado oil and gas industry joins with environmentalists, state regulators to improve methane standards

A report based on recent scientific breakthroughs in methane quantification finds that emissions of methane are drastically higher than state reports.

EDF scientific analysis offers insights into New Mexico's methane waste problem

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

EDF and other environmental groups file comments for Canada's federal methane regulations

Statement by Diane Regas on Canada's draft regulations to curb oil and gas methane emissions

New Rate Plan Boosts Clean Energy in New York State

Canada Prioritizes Methane Reductions in New Climate Plan, Underscores Oil and Gas Sector Must Contribute to Climate Goals

We're advocating for utilities to use cutting-edge leak detection and quantification methods as part of leak repair and pipe replacement programs.

Partnership shows how data helps gas line replacement

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.

EDF statement from Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean Energy and N. Jonathan Peress, Director, Energy Market Policy

Now that we know what caused a massive heat-trapping methane cloud over a section of New Mexico and Colorado, we can do something about it.

New North American summary analysis finds many cost-effective opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as countries prepare for June 29 Leaders’ Su

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.

A new study by the Conservation Economics Institute has found that the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed methane waste rule will have a net positive impact on oil and gas producti