https://www.edf.org/ Environmental Defense partners with businesses, governments and citizens to find practical environmental solutions using science and economics. This feed contains all press releases from our website. en https://www.edf.org/media/edf-files-lawsuit-opposing-trump-epas-weakening-methane-standards In 2024, EPA adopted standards to reduce methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. This April, the Trump EPA moved to weaken those standards. Tue, Jun 09 2026 17:28:44 -0400 sstein https://www.edf.org/media/edf-files-lawsuit-opposing-trump-epas-weakening-methane-standards https://www.edf.org/media/report-clean-power-maintains-strong-lead-faces-challenges-due-administration-policy-reversals EDF and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Power in Q1 2026, finding that clean power is poised for another record year. Tue, Jun 09 2026 10:21:16 -0400 mcrouse https://www.edf.org/media/report-clean-power-maintains-strong-lead-faces-challenges-due-administration-policy-reversals https://www.edf.org/media/court-overturns-trump-irs-guidance-targeted-clean-energy-projects “Vital solar and wind power projects will be able to move ahead now that the court has ruled.” Mon, Jun 08 2026 17:02:22 -0400 sstein https://www.edf.org/media/court-overturns-trump-irs-guidance-targeted-clean-energy-projects https://www.edf.org/media/trump-administration-issues-another-illegal-mandate-keep-orlando-area-coal-plant-open-past The Department of Energy has issued another unnecessary extension of an aging, unreliable, expensive coal plant, this time in Central Florida. Fri, Jun 05 2026 14:41:05 -0400 bulrich https://www.edf.org/media/trump-administration-issues-another-illegal-mandate-keep-orlando-area-coal-plant-open-past https://www.edf.org/media/environmental-groups-help-secure-rate-protections-pennsylvanians The Pennsylvania PUC has approved the settlement in the rate filing submitted in September 2025 by PPL. Fri, Jun 05 2026 9:02:04 -0400 mcrouse https://www.edf.org/media/environmental-groups-help-secure-rate-protections-pennsylvanians https://www.edf.org/media/trump-administration-pour-even-more-taxpayer-money-costly-unreliable-coal-plants The Trump administration intends to pour $700 million into giveaways for the coal industry, including subsidizing aging plants and building new ones. Thu, Jun 04 2026 14:12:00 -0400 bulrich https://www.edf.org/media/trump-administration-pour-even-more-taxpayer-money-costly-unreliable-coal-plants https://www.edf.org/media/delaying-tier-4-pollution-standards-would-cost-hundreds-lives-billions-dollars "Americans cannot afford to pay for pollution increases, whether with their lives or their wallets." Wed, Jun 03 2026 9:54:13 -0400 sstein https://www.edf.org/media/delaying-tier-4-pollution-standards-would-cost-hundreds-lives-billions-dollars https://www.edf.org/media/new-study-shows-wetlands-loss-has-increased-residential-flood-insurance-claim-payments-10 EDF-led research finds wetlands act as natural infrastructure, reducing riverine flood damage and helping guide smarter land use and insurance policy. Mon, Jun 01 2026 7:00:00 -0400 mbomer https://www.edf.org/media/new-study-shows-wetlands-loss-has-increased-residential-flood-insurance-claim-payments-10 https://www.edf.org/media/california-cap-and-invest-updates-deeply-misguided-undermine-programs-potential-curb “Cap-and-Invest is California’s signature climate policy with a proven track record of delivering cost-effective pollution cuts and billions (...)" Fri, May 29 2026 17:00:00 -0400 awenzel https://www.edf.org/media/california-cap-and-invest-updates-deeply-misguided-undermine-programs-potential-curb https://www.edf.org/media/sec-proposes-cancelling-climate-risk-disclosure-rule-protects-peoples-money EDF will vigorously oppose rolling back the rule, which would threaten the financial security of workers and retirees, among others. Fri, May 29 2026 14:27:11 -0400 sstein https://www.edf.org/media/sec-proposes-cancelling-climate-risk-disclosure-rule-protects-peoples-money