"The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now."
— President Obama in his Oval Office speech, June 15, 2010
The online campaign provides Americans with the tools to demand strong safety standards for toxic chemicals.
The former editor-in-chief of House & Garden magazine writes a monthly column about environmental issues.
How do we at EDF change the world? We find new ways to take ideas grounded in science and scale them up to transform entire sectors.
We emphasize:
Innovating with Companies
EDF partners with top firms to make green business the new business as usual. We provide dynamic online tools and a community for all companies.
We'll send you updates and alerts on environmental issues. Privacy Policy
Global Warming
Stabilizing climate is the critical environmental challenge. We use national, regional and global work to preserve life and prosperity.
Oceans
Abundant fish populations mean food and economic prosperity. We promote smart management and protection of critical habitat to restore oceans.
Land, Water and Wildlife
To ensure our environmental and economic security we need to protect land and freshwater ecosystems at a scale never before attempted.
Health
Pollution and toxic chemicals can take a heavy toll on people's health, particularly on children. We work to reduce or eliminate those threats.