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While the FDA's new food chemical safety post-market assessment program makes promising changes, it leaves several key questions unanswered.

By Mike Zimmerman The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s new model tariff for large-load customers marks an important step for consumer protection from rising electricity costs. The Commission deserves credit for establishing a strong policy designed to shield households and small businesses from the costs of new transmission lines built for large energy users. Now comes ... The post Pennsylvania regulators move to protect utility customers from data center costs appeared first on Energy Exchange.

As you cover the efforts by the chemical industry and Republican allies to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act, here is some additional background.

The delay will cause more serious heart and lung diseases and early deaths, and result in billions of dollars in health harms.

"Climate change won’t wait for a convenient moment for us to face the growing threats it imposes on our health, lives, and economy. (...)"

A key organizational solution could help companies better deliver on climate goals and consumer demand. EDF and Pure Strategies developed a tool to help companies. The post Bridging sustainability and government affairs: A practical playbook for alignment (and impact) appeared first on EDF+Business.

In a startling reversal of environmental progress, mercury pollution is on the rise. The Trump administration is facing multiple legal challenges to its efforts to prop up the coal industry, a major source of mercury pollution.

The Mississippi River Basin is one of the nation’s most expansive and vital natural systems, stretching across 31 states and supporting millions of Americans every day. Its waters provide critical drinking supplies, sustain wildlife habitat, and underpin local economies—from agriculture and manufacturing to recreation and transportation. At the same time, the very proximity of its rivers ... The post State legislators highlight the value of nature-based solutions In Mississippi River Basin resilience  first appeared on Growing Returns.

New Mexico is on the front lines of climate change. Temperatures are rising, aridification is accelerating and water supplies are drying up in some regions. As river flows decline, communities are turning to groundwater to fill the gap. But in some areas, that underground water supply is also falling to record low levels. Our aquifers ... The post New Mexico’s water is running out, but these communities aren’t waiting first appeared on On the Water Front.

As early as this week, the Trump EPA is expected to propose delaying vital health protections against harmful air pollution from new cars, trucks and SUVs.

ART TREES v2.0’s HFLD and Removals crediting levels are not yet CCP-approved and must complete remedial actions before qualifying.

What’s new: On April 9th, Brazil  adopted major updates to its national air pollution control program, Programa Nacional de Controle da Qualidade do Ar (PRONAR) — the operational key to meeting the country’s new health protective air quality standards, set up following the passage of its 2024 National Air Quality Law. Some observers have dubbed ... The post Brazil just revamped its national air pollution program. Its ultimate health and climate impact will depend on strong implementation first appeared on Global Clean Air.

Air pollution is hitting our health with a one-two punch — contaminating our air and worsening extreme weather. EDF expert Veronica Southerland explains what we can do about it.

In this study, we develop an approach to identify the potential co-exposures of chemicals causing similar adverse health effects and community vulnerability where these exposures occur.

An appeals court will hear arguments about a Michigan coal plant kept open an extra year by the Trump administration, at great cost to Midwest ratepayers.

The Toxic Substances Control Act requires EPA to evaluate chemicals based on the risks they pose to people and the environment – without weighing other factors like cost, or how feasible the industry considers controls on the chemical, such as limiting its use in a consumer product. The post Why “feasibility” is a dangerous, slippery slope for chemical reviews first appeared on EDF Health.

Seven U.S. states have been deadlocked for years in negotiations around a plan to manage the shrinking Colorado River. Water supplies for 40 million people who depend on the river are on the brink after a dismal winter snowpack and reservoirs at record lows. With river management rules set to expire in just months, Arizona, ... The post Arizona, California and Nevada reached a new Colorado River deal. What comes next? first appeared on On the Water Front.

Governor Hochul’s announcement of a budget deal and recent reporting indicates consequential rollbacks to the state’s climate law.

Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles are hitting the road in 2026, and we’ve collected last month’s most exciting news. In 2025, EDF delivered monthly deployment updates on the biggest zero-emission transportation stories. By the end of 2025, it was clear that momentum was sustained throughout a challenging year. This year will undoubtably see more big ... The post April 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Build Climate Resilience in the Commonwealth

Today the Trump administration unveiled its FEMA Review Council report.

Do you know where your seafood comes from? That often murky picture is starting to clear up with digital tracking. This year, two small, artisanal fishing cooperatives from Mexico’s Yucatán coast got in on the new wave of transparency in fishing and are reaping the benefits.  

Americans overwhelmingly want stronger FDA oversight of the U.S. food system. But the Trump administration has been aggressively deregulatory, weakening the very agency responsible for that oversight.

What’s new: New research from EDF offers an approach for identifying potential cumulative risks and existing health vulnerabilities in communities on the frontlines of toxic air pollution. The paper, “Identification of Potential Cumulative Chemical Exposures in Overburdened Communities for Chemical Policy Applications,” published in the journal Environmental Justice, adds to a growing body of research ... The post Here’s why centering communities on the frontlines of pollution can lead to more health-protective regulations first appeared on EDF Health.

The scale of our climate challenge is vast: We need to cut 53 gigatons of global climate pollution per year. Achieving that goal requires solutions that can meet such a scale—and nature is possibly our greatest untapped opportunity to put a huge dent in this challenge.  In earlier posts, I laid out the case for compliance carbon markets, one of the few tools proven to reduce ... The post Nature’s Market Moment: Turning Ecosystems into Economic Climate Assets  appeared first on Market Forces.