EDF has been fighting for a better future for over 50 years — and we’re stepping up that fight as the Trump administration moves to erode the United States’ environmental protections.
No one wants to live in a dirtier world. But that’s the direction the administration’s policies are taking us: More pollution that harms people’s health. More toxic chemicals in air and water. Escalating extreme weather, fueled by a hotter planet.
Plans to abandon clean energy investments will make America weaker, sending jobs to other countries, raising energy prices and burdening future generations with worse pollution, storms and wildfires.
But history isn’t preordained — it’s shaped by the actions we take together. We can’t stop working in tough times. In this pivotal moment for America, here’s how EDF is showing up for the fight.
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Resignation of Food and Drug Administration Leader Is a Setback for Safety of U.S. Food System
February 18, 2025
| Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
FDA chief Jim Jones resigns over staff cuts; praised for integrity and Red Dye No. 3 ban. Trump admin firings seen as jeopardizing food safety.
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Growing Strong: Methane Mitigation Industry Expands Nationwide, Driving Economic Growth and Cutting Emissions
February 18, 2025
| Matthew Garrington, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
A new Datu Research analysis shows how a $2 billion waste problem is turning into an economic opportunity for U.S. workers
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The Trump administration’s attack on the EPA’s finding that climate pollution harms public health
February 14, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
On his first day in office, President Trump issued dozens of executive orders attacking the nation’s climate and clean air protections. Buried in one of these orders is direction to the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations by February 19th on the “legality and continued applicability” of EPA’s Endangerment Finding. The Endangerment Finding is EPA’s …
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Trump administration’s plan intentionally eliminates ability to prepare for next flood
February 14, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
Today news broke that the Trump administration halted a policy and blocked funding for two programs that save taxpayer dollars and protects lives.
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Governor Shapiro Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration in Response to Federal Funding Freeze
February 13, 2025
| Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition
Statement from Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund
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President Trump’s attack on independent Inspectors General
February 13, 2025
| Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy Markets
A group of former Inspectors General for eight federal agencies just sued President Trump for illegally firing them. President Trump fired about 17 independent Inspectors General en masse in a two-sentence email released Friday night, January 24th – including the Inspectors General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of Interior.
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SEC Will Reconsider Climate Risk Disclosure Rule That Helps Protect Americans’ Money
February 11, 2025
| Stephanie Jones, Senior Attorney, Climate Risk
SEC Chairman Asks Federal Court Not to Schedule Arguments about the Rule
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Article
Air and water are not going to protect themselves
February 6, 2025
If President Trump really wants the U.S. to have the cleanest air and cleanest water, his administration must protect and strengthen environmental safeguards.
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Eliminating Environmental Justice Office Will Harm American Communities
February 6, 2025
"The Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Office threaten the rights of millions of Americans to live free from harmful pollution."
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Courts Issue Second Restraining Order for Trump Administration’s Lawless Holdup of Federal Funding
February 3, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
Statement of Joanna Slaney, EDF Associate Vice President
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Administrator Zeldin Reportedly Plans to Take a “Sledgehammer” to EPA’s Capacity to Protect People
February 3, 2025
| Vickie Patton, General Counsel
These mass firings of engineers, scientists and others will weaken EPA and create a dangerous imbalance skewed in favor of polluters over people’s health
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Two years after toxic train derailment, many East Palestine residents still fear for their health
February 2, 2025
The residents of East Palestine are still dealing with toxic reminders of the train derailment that upended their lives.
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Farmers and families will be harmed by USDA burial of climate science
January 31, 2025
| Andrew Hutson, Vice President, Climate-Smart Agriculture
Removing climate information from the USDA website will harm farmers suffering from extreme weather and families suffering from high food prices.
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Why we need a strong EPA that stands up to irresponsible polluters
January 31, 2025
What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? What does the EPA do? Here’s a look at why a strong EPA is crucial to clean air, land and water.
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Undermining science threatens progress on critical issues — including climate change
January 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Environmental Defense Fund's Keith Gaby explains why RFK Jr. needs to commit to science-based policy.
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Trump Administration’s Attack on Science Puts Health of American Families at Risk
January 29, 2025
| Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
EDF statement from Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel and Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
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Trump Administration's Unlawful Power Grab Threatens Clean Air, Water and Jobs
January 28, 2025
| Joanna Slaney, Vice President for Political and Government Affairs
EDF statement from Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs
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Article
What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
January 23, 2025
President Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, jeopardizing the fight against climate change and America's position in the clean energy race.
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Sabin Center, EDF relaunch Inflation Reduction Act Tracker with tools for a new administration
January 23, 2025
| Grace Smith, Senior Attorney, U.S. Legal & Regulatory
New functionality will track rollbacks, legal action, and other threats and changes to the IRA following the end of the Biden administration.
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Executive Orders Undo Generational Progress, Threaten Rights of Millions
January 22, 2025
In his first days in office, President Trump issued executive orders eliminating federal environmental justice programs and laying off DEI staff.
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We’re going to fight for a better future with everything we’ve got. People want less pollution, good jobs and healthy kids, no matter who is in office.
Amanda Leland
Executive Director, EDF
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