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Curious about solar energy but confused by the rumors? We debunk the misinformation surrounding solar power.

Misinformation about climate change is rampant. Here are three of the most common lies you might hear, and how to refute them. 

EDF's electric vehicle experts assembled these facts to counter the lobbyists who want to make sure Americans keep paying at the pump.

Environmental Defense Fund and thirteen other health, environmental, and public interest groups are moving to defend the Environmental Protection Agency’s clean car standards against a legal challenge.

By Helen Spence-Jackson and Thorfinn Stainforth The European Commission has just proposed a new 2040 climate target of -90% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 1990 levels. At the same time a recent official scientific report shows that there is still a lot of hard work and policy setting to do to reach it. While reaching …

Wind and solar power are key to a green energy future, and some states have begun to fight back against the misinformation hurting clean energy at a local level. 

Even though conspiracy theorist Tucker Carlson has lost his megaphone at Fox, millions of people are still being exposed to false and misleading information about climate change on social media every day. New efforts are emerging to combat the spread of misinformation. 

Environmental Defense Fund's Ilissa Ocko evaluates ChatGPT's knowledge of climate change.

Texans know better than to believe the lies. But, whenever severe weather strikes the state and the isolated electric grid is imperiled, they’re always fed them: “Green energy” is offered up as the ultimate scapegoat, facts be damned. Why doesn’t the Wall Street Journal editorial board know better? Last week, they ran a piece blaming …

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives were targets of a sham ad campaign designed to kill the Inflation Reduction Act. 

Social media makes it easier than ever for scammers to trick people. United for Clean Power is just one example. EDF is part of a new group fighting climate disinformation.

Pinterest is the first major social media platform to ban content that denies the scientific consensus that climate change is happening and influenced by human activity, raising the bar for other social media giants to curb disinformation. The Climate Disinformation Coalition, of which EDF is a founding member, is keeping up the pressure.

Pinterest is the first major social media platform to ban content that denies the scientific consensus that climate change is happening and influenced by human activity, raising the bar for other social media giants to curb disinformation. The Climate Disinformation Coalition, of which EDF is a founding member, is keeping up the pressure.

This post was co-authored by Michael Khoo of Friends of the Earth Climate disinformation on digital platforms is a serious threat to the public support needed to solve the climate crisis. It has been so effective at delaying climate action, it was called out for the first time by the UN’s climate report and highlighted …

Learn how to talk to your family and friends about misinformation.

Battle climate myths and fight for the truth. This how-to guide shares tips and tools for fighting climate misinformation.

Young Americans have grown up with climate change and seen what clean energy can do – it's why they're different.

Climate change will continue to increase fire risks in California and beyond in the coming years. Here are three wildfire myths sparked by Trump and Zinke that, just like fires, must be stopped before they spread.

With the right argument and a good dose of listening skills you may be able to connect even with the most ardent denier.

Flat-earth Clean Power Plan opponents are using the court’s time to challenge EPA’s rock solid conclusions about the scientific realities of climate change.

A growing coalition of scientists including EDF is helping journalists become more accurate – and to expose deliberate misinformation.

Here's a look at the new documentary “Merchants of Doubt” and the tactics used by the climate deniers to spread doubt and confusion about global warming.