Our work

We deliver game-changing solutions that have a real impact for people around the globe. Our vision: A vital Earth. For everyone.

Featured

Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming

Global food companies join EDF for a groundbreaking step on dairy methane

Our impact

For more than 50 years, we have been building innovative solutions to the biggest environmental challenges — from soil to space.

Featured

Our groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts

Building climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps

About us

Guided by science and economics, and committed to climate justice, we work in the places, on the projects and with the people that can make the biggest difference.

Featured

Reimagining business for a sustainable future

Our bold plan to stabilize the climate for a vital Earth

Get involved

If we act now — together — there’s still time to build a future where people, the economy and the Earth can all thrive. Every one of us has a role to play. Choose yours.

Featured

$2-for-$1 match today.
Donate now.

Have climate anxiety? Take our survey and take action.

News and stories

Stay informed and get inspired with our in-depth reporting about the people and ideas making a difference, insight from our experts and the latest progress in the climate flight.

Featured

Images from groundbreaking satellite bring methane problem into view

Vital Signs, our digital magazine, will make you think and give you hope

News: Action alerts, press releases and blogs

To see all our latest blog posts, go here.

RSS Subscribe to this feed.

Green Shipping and Sustainable Finance: Stronger Together

June 25, 2024
By Giada Mannino
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
EPA and DOE Announce $850M to Cut Methane Pollution

June 21, 2024
Press Release
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Assessment for Congestion Pricing Program in New York City

June 20, 2024
Press Release
Lessons learned: New climate and biodiversity funds don’t need to start from scratch

June 20, 2024
By Juan Pablo Hoffmaister
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
EDF mourns the passing of co-founder George M. Woodwell

June 20, 2024
Press Release
New Legislation Will Improve U.S. Fisheries’ Resilience to Changing Ocean Conditions

June 18, 2024
Press Release
New Report Finds Roughly One in Three New Jersey Residents Lives Near a Mega-warehouse

June 18, 2024
Press Release
North Carolina Carbon Plan: Why Duke’s gas bet is a risk to ratepayers and how offshore wind can carry the load

June 17, 2024
By Will Scott, Southeast Climate and Clean Energy Director
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Improving Canada’s emissions inventory: direct methane measurement makes its debut

June 14, 2024
By EDF Blogs
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
The safeguards 45V needs to avoid fossil hydrogen regrets

June 13, 2024
By EDF Blogs
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
Senate Confirms Three FERC Nominees, Allowing Vital Work on a Reliable, Clean Power Grid to Advance

June 13, 2024
Press Release
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Stop Work Order Partially Lifted

June 13, 2024
By rchauvin
On Delta Dispatches : America needs the delta. Now, more than ever.
The European hydrogen bank could help determine whether the climate wins or loses

June 13, 2024
By EDF Blogs
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
Despite threat of repeal, Washington state’s carbon market continues to raise urgently-needed revenue for communities in The Evergreen State

June 12, 2024
By Caroline Jones
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
EMIT LESS Act will support U.S. livestock producers in lowering methane

June 11, 2024
Press Release

Subscribe to News