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EDF filed a brief in opposition to the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California’s collaboration with Quebec to cut dangerous climate pollution.

EPA’s Censored Science Proposal “Irretrievably Unlawful” and an “Attack on Public Health" – EDF

The New York Times today reported that the Environmental Protection Agency plans to abandon regulation of the chemical perchlorate, dismissing a nearly decades-old finding that the rocket fuel ingredient should not be in our drinking water.

Million-ton methane problem demands strong action on existing pollution sources

Green Groups Ask D.C. Circuit to Uphold Pollution Safeguards for Freight Trailers

Demand-side resources can increase resilience, reliability and sustainability of Texas’ grid

The majority of gene edited crops will no longer be subject to oversight by the Department of Agriculture under new Trump Administration regulations.

EDF Will Sue EPA for Failure to Release Key Documents Related to Clean Cars Rollback

A three-judge panel will hear oral argument in a case about dangerous, and often deadly, air pollution that blows across state borders. New York, New Jersey, Environmental Defense Fund and several allies are parties to the case.

D.C. Circuit Hears Argument about Vital FERC Energy Storage Order

EDF statement from Colin Leyden, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

The Trump Administration declined to strengthen particulate matter standards.

The Environmental Defense Fund developed this report on current conditions and practices of underground gas storage (UGS) in the United States and China with a forward-looking perspective on key elements needed to develop a more comprehensive UGS regulatory program. UGS is key to an effective and reliable gas supply providing operational flexibility to meet an ever-changing supply and demand, notably when supply may be curtailed due to natural or geopolitical reasons. Critical to UGS is a robust regulatory program addressing all phases of operation for the protection of environment, human health and safety.

Chinese Translation of Underground Gas Storage Practices Report. The Environmental Defense Fund developed this report on current conditions and practices of underground gas storage (UGS) in the United States and China with a forward-looking perspective on key elements needed to develop a more comprehensive UGS regulatory program. UGS is key to an effective and reliable gas supply providing operational flexibility to meet an ever-changing supply and demand, notably when supply may be curtailed due to natural or geopolitical reasons. Critical to UGS is a robust regulatory program addressing all phases of operation for the protection of environment, human health and safety.

Webinar on helping the nation recover and protecting people and the environment in the age of COVID-19

Helicopter surveys indicate malfunctioning flares in the Permian Basin are releasing at least 300,000 metric tons of unburned methane a year.

Study demonstrates the potential for space-based data to drive down global methane loss rates

The Journal of Science Advances found that oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin are releasing methane at twice the rate of other U.S. regions.

The worst of times can bring out the best in us — starting with the air we breathe.

Public Health and Environmental Coalition Argues D.C. Circuit Should Vacate Unlawful Rollback of Clean Power Plan

EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Undermining the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards a “Terrible Idea” – EDF

Trump's suspension of aid to the World Health Organization during a global pandemic is reckless, even for this administration.

An EDF-led research team is targeting America’s largest oil field, uncovering big leaks of climate-warming methane and toxic air pollutants. Our work is driving new accountability in an underregulated industry.

EDF statement by Scott Anderson, Senior Director, Energy