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The Trump EPA appears to be on the verge of revoking vital safeguards that protect people from climate change, deliver health benefits and save money.

In the race to plug leaky, forgotten oil and gas wells, the secret weapon may be paying people to find them.  

"Climate change threatens our health, lives and economy."

The House passed a package of three funding bills responsible for most of the government’s environmental protection and clean energy programs.

Destiny Montes is a site director at Sequoia High School in Visalia, California, and graduate of the Water Leadership Institute (WLI) — a training program created by EDF, RCAC, and Self-Help Enterprises in 2015 to support California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. After completing WLI, Destiny adapted elements of the WLI curriculum to create an after-school leadership club supporting student ... The post Water Leadership Institute Alumna Empowers the Next Generation of Water Leaders first appeared on On the Water Front.

The attorney general of Arizona secured $11 million to offset the harmful impacts of industrial-level agriculture in a settlement announced today.

The Trump administration has proposed weakening the CAFE standards, which have improved gas mileage for millions of American cars, trucks and SUVs.

New Yorkers will realize significant economic benefits, including household savings and new job creation, with the Clean Air Initiative (...)

Statement of EDF Executive Director Amanda Leland on the Trump Administration's withdrawal from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

One year after launch, a traffic-reduction program has proved to be a big win for the Big Apple, with benefits bigger than expected, including reduced commuting times, upgraded subways, trains and buses, less traffic and cleaner air.

By Ryland Shengzhi Li and  Ellen Robo Even as recent federal actions have attempted to weaken or eliminate clean vehicle standards, states across the country are taking actions to support clean, affordable transportation – actions that cut pollution and save people money. EDF’s new U.S. Electric Vehicle State Policy Landscape Report provides a comprehensive assessment of how all 50 states and the District of Columbia are shaping the next generation of clean, affordable vehicles. The results are unmistakable: ... The post States are powering the U.S. electric vehicle transition – even amid federal uncertainty appeared first on Energy Exchange.

EDF’s U.S. Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape Report delivers the most comprehensive look yet at how every state advances, or falls behind on, electric vehicle (EV) policy.

  Even as recent federal actions have attempted to weaken or eliminate clean vehicle standards, states across the country are taking actions to support clean, affordable transportation – actions that cut pollution and save people money. EDF’s new U.S. Electric Vehicle State Policy Landscape Report provides a comprehensive assessment of how all 50 states and the District of Columbia are shaping the next generation of clean, affordable vehicles. The results are unmistakable: every state has taken ... The post States Are Powering the U.S. Electric Vehicle Transition – Even Amid Federal Uncertainty  appeared first on Climate 411.

A new EDF report shows states are leading the charge on clean transportation, delivering cleaner air, more jobs, and savings at the pump.

Air Tracker combines air pollution and weather forecasting data to help communities and local governments visualize potential sources of emissions.

The founder of Young, Gifted & Green talks about her unexpected journey into environmental activism.

Pennsylvania is on the cusp of a major wave of data center development. These facilities promise economic growth, but they also bring enormous electricity demand that is already driving up energy costs for everyday Pennsylvanians. Without strong safeguards, those costs will continue to shift onto customers who neither caused the problem nor have any way ... The post Pennsylvania must act now to protect customers from data center energy costs appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Despite a 6-month delay and data gaps, EPA’s  drastic reduction in lead service line counts may have unintended consequences. What Happened?After a 6-month long delay, EPA announced the next round of federal funding dedicated to lead service line replacement in late November. This year’s funding, totaling $3 billion, is allotted to states based on the service ... The post Major lead pipe funding shifts: What’s changed since last year first appeared on EDF Health.

Research from Environmental Defense Fund shows that when it comes to evaluating the climate efficacy of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies, timescale matters.   CDR strategies like wetland restoration and direct air capture are critical for reaching net-zero targets. We typically assess their potential climate benefit by calculating the amount of net carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions removed ... The post Why timescales matter in developing carbon dioxide removal strategies appeared first on Climate 411.

If 2025 made you want to stick your head under the covers, read on. You’ll find the year saw a lot of important environmental progress.

Texas records two decades of weather‑related industrial upset emissions, highlighting frequent, climate‑linked risks and the need for better prevention.

The Trump administration announced plans to halt offshore wind leases for already-under-construction offshore wind projects

Governor Hochul takes decisive action for New York's climate, health, and economy by signing S.8417/A.888 into law to repeal the antiquated '100-foot" rule

While the Trump administration spent 2025 rolling back climate policies ­– increasing harmful pollution and driving electricity costs higher for families – states led with solutions that protect consumers, expand clean energy and advance more affordable, equitable electricity choices. These wins didn’t happen on their own. They happened where governors, regulators, consumer advocates, environmental organizations and community partners fought ... The post A year of big wins for clean, affordable power in the States appeared first on Climate 411.

The consequences of climate change are being felt worldwide. That's why EDF is ramping up game-changing solutions at a global scale.