About Us
How We Get Results
See examples of how our experts put our hallmark formula into action:
- Markets: Leading firms embrace our innovative cap-and-trade tool to curb global warming.
- Partnerships: We ally with landowners to protect wildlife.
- Science: Our landmark study is helping revive ailing fisheries.
Safe Harbor Program
A Rare Bird Returns
To Texas Ranches
Ranchers hear birdsong once again! Our work with landowners to help the black-capped vireo is paying off.
Photo: Black-capped vireo is smaller than a sparrow. Credit: Greg Lasley.
Land, Water & Wildlife
Good News: Damaging Yazoo Pumps Project Stopped
EPA's decision to block a massive flood control plan in Mississippi will spare tens of thousands of acres of wetlands.
- Read the news release.
- Our work to stop the project.
News & Publications
09/04/2008
Environmental Defense Fund Welcomes EPA Standards for Nonroad Gas Engines
09/02/2008
EPA Makes Right Decision in Stopping Damaging Yazoo Pumps Project, Says Environmental Defense Fund
08/26/2008
Environmental Defense Fund Praises Port of Houston
For Vote to Develop Clean Air Plan
08/26/2008
A Rare Bird Returns to Texas Ranches Safe Harbor program helps landowners help wildlife
08/25/2008
Clean Investment Budgets Reward Developing Countries for Early Action
08/25/2008
President Bush to Consider New Ocean National Monuments, Could Create World’s Largest Protected Area
08/19/2008
Gulf Council Decision Praised by Fishermen and Environmental Group
08/19/2008
Local Groundwater Managers at Critical Planning Point for Trinity Aquifer
08/18/2008
Climate Talks in Ghana: What's at Stake Latest round of U.N. climate meetings in Accra
Hot Topics
See the Top 10 Eco-Best Fish
Choose seafood that is safe to eat and healthy for the oceans. Also find which fish you should avoid.
The Race To Reinvent Energy
The riveting tale of how America's smartest are tackling climate change, by Fred Krupp and Miriam Horn.
Governor Ads
In our TV ads, three Western governors, including California's (left), press for national climate action.
Greening TXU
We brokered a deal that scrapped eight dirty coal plants in Texas, signaling a new clean energy era.
U.S. Climate Action Partnership
We've teamed up with leading companies to lay out a blueprint for change.
Light Bulb Guide
Energy-saving light bulbs now come in all shapes and sizes. Our guide helps you choose.
