Climate change solutions

We deliver game-changing environmental solutions that have a real impact for people around the globe.

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Slashing methane to slow global warming immediately

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Defending environmental protections in the U.S.

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For almost 60 years, we have been building innovative solutions to the biggest environmental challenges — from the soil to the sky.

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This ocean comeback story shows how unlikely allies can work together to win big

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Building climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps

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.

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Business leaders: Put our renowned science, policy and financial expertise to work

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Our story: How the fight to ban DDT led to the birth of EDF

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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.

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How we can fight climate change misinformation

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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 environmental progress.

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FireSAT: A vision for spotting and tracking wildfires faster and more accurately

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

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Driving meaningful environmental reforms

We craft strong policy that can persist through inevitable shifts in the political landscape.

We work with a broad range of allies so that government officials can set and carry out critical energy, environmental and public health policies.

Our work advancing policies that help build a vital Earth

Updates

Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on policy.

Delaying “Tier 4” pollution standards would cost hundreds of lives, billions of dollars

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New research shows what’s at stake when wetlands disappear

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New study shows wetlands loss has increased residential flood insurance claim payments by $10 billion

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California Cap-and-Invest updates deeply misguided, undermine the program’s potential to curb pollution and invest in communities

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SEC Proposes Cancelling Climate Risk Disclosure Rule That Protects People’s Money

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Changes to New Source Review Program Would Mean Higher Costs, Health Risks

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Our experts

We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our policy, legal and advocacy work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.

Maria Doa

Senior Director, Chemicals Policy
Nicholas Glover

Vice President, Build to Zero
Meredith Ryder-Rude

Associate Vice President, Global Engagement and Partnerships
Sergio Sánchez

Senior Policy Director, Global Clean Air
Justin Zahra

Senior Director, EU Agriculture Program
Pedro Zapata

Senior Director, Global Fisheries & Oceans Initiatives

Media contact

Keith Gaby

(202) 572-3336 (office)

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