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Stay informed and get inspired with our in-depth stories about the people and ideas making a difference, insight from our experts and the latest progress in the climate fight. Go deeper with our reports, analysis and peer-reviewed research.
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These videos explain big environmental challenges — and big opportunities to solve them. See all available EDF videos.
This Earth Day, EDF asked people across the U.S. a simple question: What’s worth protecting? Watch and see what they said.
People around the world rely on groundwater for drinking water and agriculture. Learn how we can protect this crucial resource.
Vital Signs: Stories and articles
Our digital magazine brings you fresh, in-depth reporting about the people and ideas making a difference.
Research and resources
This selection of reports, guides, interactive maps and tools is designed to help governments, companies, investors and communities address pressing environmental challenges.
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Net Zero Action Accelerator
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Air Tracker: Mapping local air pollution
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What MethaneSAT observations reveal about methane in the Permian Basin
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OpenET: Filling data gaps in water management
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Measuring hydrogen emissions: A global research collaboration
- Overview
Our cutting-edge science is guiding global action to cut methane emissions
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Map: NOAA in your community
- Interactive tool
Map: Facilities that could get a pollution pass from the Trump administration
- Fact sheet
U.S. clean energy manufacturing: Fact sheets show progress and threats
Our research
Read insightful EDF research published in peer-reviewed and other influential journals.
Fenceline measurements reveal regional disparities in United States refinery benzene emissions and emission sources
, Environmental Research LettersFisheries trade and blue nutrient flows in Pacific Island countries
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Press releases
Blogs for researchers and policymakers
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EDF+Business
Making green business the new business as usual.
Market Forces
Showing how economic incentives equal environmental gains.
Climate 411
Insights on the science, law and economics of global climate change.
Energy Exchange
News and commentary on global energy issues.
EDFish
Innovating for healthy oceans.
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Global Clean Air
Data and insights on driving down air pollution around the world.
Growing Returns
Building resilient land and water systems for a changing climate.
EDF Health
Science, health and business experts discuss the chemical and air pollution issues of the day.
On the Water Front
The latest water management strategies, solutions and insights for the western U.S.
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Vital Signs
Read the magazineOur digital magazine brings you fresh, in-depth reporting about the people and ideas making a difference.
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Degrees podcast
Listen to the podcastDegrees is your podcast community for advice and inspiration to guide you on a purpose-driven journey to find a green job.
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Expert environmental commentary
Climate change is a math problem. The solution is smart economics.
Christopher Costello
Chief Economist
How Cary, North Carolina, is leading fleet electrification with its first electric fire truck
Kae Tuitt
Project Manager, Zero-Emission Truck Deployment
Berlin’s reuse pilot shows a clear business case for circular packaging
Thorfinn Stainforth
Senior Policy Manager