Breathing polluted air harms our health. Learn about ozone, black carbon, sulfur dioxide and other forms of air pollution, and how they impact our health.

President Trump signed proclamations that seek to exempt some of the nation’s most dangerous industrial facilities and coal ...

Nine public advocacy groups filed a petition for review at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

MethaneSAT shows how bold tech–nonprofit partnerships can tackle climate pollution, holding methane polluters accountable as ...

A new report shows that 82% of MA households can save an average of $687 each winter by upgrading to high-efficiency heat pumps if the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) adopts ...

With more frequent and severe disasters leaving more lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk, maintaining FEMA’s core functions is critically important.

250 programs and counting Over 250 water utilities across the country have established public LSL replacement programs to protect public health at a community-wide scale, and nearly 20 have completed ...

The Trump administration's actions, all at once, suggest a scorched earth campaign against our health, our safety and our planet.

Vickie Patton serves as Environmental Defense Fund’s General Counsel and manages the organization's national and regional clean air programs.

As our climate warms, storms are becoming more destructive and costly. Why do hurricanes bring more rain in a warmer climate? Learn about it here.

EDF's Vision 2030 focuses on stabilizing the climate and strengthening people’s ability to thrive, as well as securing a vital Earth for everyone.

We conduct research and develop economically sustainable solutions to help communities, investors and entrepreneurs from environmental damage.