Environmental Defense Fund - Building a vital Earth for everyone
Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax identification number 11-6107128. EDF operates with the highest standards of ethics and open, honest communication.
About us - Environmental Defense Fund
We began in 1967, as a scrappy group of scientists and a lawyer on Long Island, New York, fighting to save osprey from the toxic pesticide DDT. Using scientific evidence, our founders got DDT banned in the U.S. Today, we’re one of the world’s top environmental organizations. We deliver bold solutions that cut climate pollution and ...
2023 Impact Report - Environmental Defense Fund
2023年12月11日 · EDF’s 2023 Impact Report features some of our most notable achievements of the year, including: Reaching several major milestones in our all-out effort to galvanize methane reductions. We’ve advanced strong government policies, new technologies and powerful partnerships around the world, laying the foundations for a climate breakthrough.
Our mission and values - Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund's mission is to build a vital Earth. For everyone. By leveraging our deep expertise in science and economics, EDF delivers bold, game-changing solutions to address the biggest challenge of our time — climate change. We work to stabilize the climate, strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive and support ...
Our impact - Environmental Defense Fund
Over 150 countries are now part of the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. These developments come after a decade of EDF-led science and advocacy put methane at the forefront of the global climate agenda. “Environmental Defense Fund’s cutting-edge methane science and constructive engagement over ...
Our work battling environmental issues - Environmental Defense Fund
By 2030, we aim to: Slow global warming by cutting methane pollution 40%-45% from big global sources, including oil and gas and livestock. Slash carbon dioxide pollution by making 80% of the CO2 cuts the world needs to limit climate change’s worst impacts. Make sure hydrogen is a safe alternative fuel by creating guardrails for using it ...
We are Environmental Defense Fund
We are EnvironmentalDefense Fund. We are a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change — the greatest challenge of our time. Our bold, game-changing solutions put people at the center of all we do. Our mission: to create a vital Earth. For everyone.
Vision 2030, our plan for bold climate action in this pivotal decade
Vision 2030, our plan for bold climate action in this pivotal decade. EDF focuses on what matters most to drive the biggest change possible in the shortest amount of time. Our goals: Stabilize the climate and strengthen people’s ability to thrive. Our focus: The places around the world where we can make the most difference.
Climate solutions - Environmental Defense Fund
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. EDF’s Tianyi Sun explains the promise and challenges of hydrogen as a potential climate solution. EDF EXPLAINS: Surprising Facts ...
Science - Environmental Defense Fund
Creating bold solutions based on research. Why science matters: It takes rigorous science to protect people and the planet. One example: Our groundbreaking studies put the powerful climate pollutant methane on the global agenda — and we launched a satellite to map, measure and reduce it. How we use this powerful approach: Our scientists lead ...