Statement from EDF Associate Vice President Will McDow on today’s new proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule from the Trump administration that will redefine which wetlands and waters have ...

Removing lead from gasoline in the United States was a huge win for public health. Learn how EDF’s persistent advocacy helped ...

Water managers in California’s Central Valley in the U.S. take part in the Water Leadership Institute, a free, bilingual program hosted by EDF and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation. Why ...

A new global survey from EDF of 156 ag finance institutions in 17 countries found that the majority are taking action to manage weather-related risks.

This global pledge marks a milestone in building wildfire resilience across tropical regions and embedding prevention-first approaches.

The problem: 2024 was the Earth’s hottest year on record. The evidence of climate change is everywhere. But if we act now, we can limit the worst impacts of global warming, from extreme weather to ...

Environmental Defense Fund welcomes the declaration on the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets launched at the Belém Climate Summit ahead of COP30.

Home to our North Carolina regional work, our Raleigh, North Carolina, location is also home to several ecosystem and ocean experts.

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. Donate Donate monthly Renew ...

Belém, Brazil | Nov. 10-21, 2025 The annual United Nations climate conference is where the world comes together to address climate change by taking stock of global efforts and driving further progress ...

As the world’s largest economy, the United States has long played a major role in driving global environmental progress. With that progress under attack, EDF fights for policies that safeguard our air ...

Vickie serves as Environmental Defense Fund’s General Counsel and leads its U.S. Legal and Regulatory Program. For over thirty years, she has worked with partners to secure landmark national and state ...