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Statement from EDF's Texas Political Director, Colin Leyden

EDF, EarthJustice and other organizations urge the placement of permanent leader in this critically important enforcement role.

With so much still to do to slow warming and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s important to fortify ourselves by celebrating wins along the way.

Environmental Defense Fund and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) are launching a joint ad demanding climate action through the clean energy investments Congress is considering. The ad amplifies President Biden’s urgent call to reduce climate pollution and ensure clean air and water for everyone while creating millions of good jobs.

On May 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced four incongruous actions in response to petitions submitted by EDF and others asking the agency to ban the use of more than two dozen ortho-phthalates (phthalates) in food packaging and processing equipment.

EDF, together with regional partners, works toward healthy ecosystems and oceans that benefit coastal communities. These organizations held the virtual seminar, “Climate change-resilient fisheries in the Caribbean,” with a focus on Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

EDF urges the House to pass the funding packages the proposed by the House Appropriations Committee and work with the Senate to sign them into law.

EDF urges the House to swiftly pass The House Appropriations Committee's proposed boost to the EPA funding.

First-ever study supported by EDF will quantify the potential impact of the voluntary carbon market on tropical forest countries signals high private sector demand.

Climate scientists are studying “blue carbon” to make the case for stepping up conservation.

In a new report released by Environmental Defense Fund, scientists found that fine particle pollution, primarily generated by burning fossil fuels, is especially rampant — and deadly — in Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities. But there is a way for all of us to breathe easier. The Environmental Protection Agency could tighten its standard.

In a new report released by EDF, scientists found that fine particle pollution, primarily generated by burning fossil fuels, is especially rampant — and deadly — in Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities. But there is a way for all of us to breathe easier. The Environmental Protection Agency could tighten its standard.

With so much still to do to slow warming and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s important to fortify ourselves by celebrating wins along the way.

Carbon that’s captured and stored by oceans and coastal ecosystems is known as blue carbon. Here's a look at why it's important.

EDF, Others Call for Immediate Action on Climate

A multi-sectoral Aquatic Blue Food Coalition formally launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference this week, a key milestone towards realizing the full potential of blue foods to help end malnutrition and build nature-positive, equitable and resilient food systems.

An expert from Environmental Defense Fund testified to stress the importance that EPA provides full, lasting, and durable effect to two California rules that that will help put more zero-emitting freight trucks and buses on our roads, protect people from unhealthy pollution, and create thousands of new jobs.

Direct emission reductions from natural and agricultural systems coupled with equity and efficiency can address multiple sustainability goals. The post New research shows how to improve the voluntary carbon market to accelerate investment in nature first appeared on Growing Returns.

EDF and partner organizations petitioned the PSC to prepare the utility system for zero-emission trucks and buses at the levels and speed that New York’s legislature and environmental regulator require.

Climate change is making California hotter and drier, conditions that fuel wildfires and also threaten to disrupt electricity service for millions. A 2010 law requiring California utilities to beef up their battery capacity is finally paying off. But more batteries are needed, fast, to move away from fossil fuels and help keep the lights on.  

EDF statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

Kevin Moran statement on Arizona Legislature funding for water projects in budget.

In recognition of the critical work ahead at the UN Ocean Conference, Environmental Defense Fund, WWF and the Blue Food Assessment launched a video series today to call on governments, civil society and the private sector to fully recognize the diversity of small-scale actors, the crucial role they play in global food security and the contribution they make to livelihoods and economies around the globe.

This post was co-authored by Sam Becker, Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Advocate, and Lauren Navarro, Senior Manager, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs. In May, the California Air Resources Board released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan, a roadmap that will guide the state toward meeting its 2030 emissions target and achieving net-zero emissions no …

This post was co-authored by Caroline Jones, analyst for U.S. Climate, and Katie Schneer, High Meadows fellow for subnational climate policy. In May, the California Air Resources Board released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan, a roadmap that will guide the state toward meeting its 2030 emissions target and achieving net-zero emissions no later …