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New platform seeks to prevent ocean conflict in the face of climate change

December 12, 2023
By EDF Oceans
On EDFish : Innovating for healthy oceans
EDF’s new equity map shows state efforts to make the energy transition fairer for all

December 11, 2023
By EDF Blogs
On Climate 411 : Blogging the science and policy of global warming
Supreme Court Rejects Challenges to EPA’s Endangerment Finding

December 11, 2023
Press Release
Pathways to Net Zero: Circular Economy Strategies for Climate Action

December 11, 2023
By Giada Mannino
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Report: Escalating Water Risks Threaten U.S. Agriculture

December 8, 2023
Press Release
EDF Statement on the Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023

December 8, 2023
Press Release
EDF, Dozens of Groups Ask EPA to Limit Pollution from Hydrogen Production

December 7, 2023
Press Release
Environmental Defense Fund to Explore the Treasures of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone at COP28

December 7, 2023
Press Release
Climate Corps training sets up the next generation of climate professionals for success now and in the future

December 7, 2023
By Mali'o Kodis
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Leading oil and gas companies and investors have rallied around EPA’s new methane rules. Their ongoing support will be crucial for implementation.

December 7, 2023
By Sean Hackett
On EDF+Business : Environmental Defense Fund
Eliminating lead service lines yields huge benefits for reducing premature cardiovascular deaths

December 6, 2023
By Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative
On EDF Health : Chemical Concerns
How a new carbon certificate registry could jump-start global production of sustainable aviation fuels

December 6, 2023
By EDF Blogs
On Energy Exchange : Accelerating the clean energy revolution
The Marrakech Partnership at COP28: Launching the 2030 breakthroughs and what that means for coastal communities

December 5, 2023
By Karly Kelso
On EDFish : Innovating for healthy oceans
Leadership in Action: Global Food Corporations and Environmental Defense Fund Unite to Tackle Dairy Methane Emissions

December 5, 2023
Press Release
Analysis: If Leading Governors Turn Climate Pledges into Policy, States Can Shrink U.S. Emissions Gap to Paris Target in Half

December 5, 2023
Press Release

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