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Environmental Defense Fund today announced that Masako Konishi has joined EDF in early September as Japan Region Chief, based in Tokyo, Japan

Less efficient vehicles will result in more wasted gas, more pollution, and weaker energy security for the nation.

The U.S. added 26 GW of clean power in the first half of 2026, while ~15 GW of projects were canceled, representing ~$24.5B in investment and ~68k in jobs.

According to news reports the rule will be announced on Monday.

By Adam Peltz Leaky oil and gas wells are a problem worldwide. In the United States alone, of the 3.5 million abandoned oil and gas wells, roughly 2.3 million wells remain unplugged, including an estimated 1 million orphan wells with no responsible owner. Another 700,000 low-producing wells are responsible for about half of the country’s ... The post Carbon markets could help plug old leaking wells – if we get the rules right  appeared first on Energy Exchange.

New board directors advance strong, inclusive governance of a Western day-ahead market that can lower costs, reduce pollution and strengthen reliability

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects electricity generation in the United States will increase by 25 to 50 percent from 2025 through 2050.

By Ari Pottens and Mina Berkow A period of massive economic disruption is reshaping how countries understand the links between energy security, trade, and decarbonization.  In the Persian Gulf, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off 20% of the LNG supply the world relies on. In North America, U.S. tariffs have prompted ... The post Hat Trick: Canada/Japan exchange in Tokyo highlights a Triple win for climate, trade, and energy security  appeared first on Energy Exchange.

As the planet hurtles toward a dangerous 1.5 degrees of warming, it’s clear that the climate community must do something different. We need a more diverse coalition driving climate action that cuts greenhouse gas emissions while also improving health, expanding economic opportunity and delivering tangible benefits in people’s lives. And we need communities on the ... The post Why frontline communities must be at the center of climate solutions appeared first on Climate 411.

In a major step toward greater electric utility transparency, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson filed multiple requests directing Arizona Public (...)

California Governor Gavin Newsom took a major step forward in linking California’s Cap-and-Invest program with Washington’s by announcing today (...)

The Trump administration is soon expected to propose weakening protections against methane, a super pollutant

Global Groundwater Resilience calls to safeguard underground water resources.

Author: Elle Stephens It’s now official: this was the hottest U.S. summer ever. Historic heat waves enveloped large parts of the country, setting record highs and causing major health concerns. In the Midwest, for example, extremely high temperatures, without the relief of nighttime lows, created dangerous conditions—summer camps, outdoor festivals, and even college campuses shut ... The post Deadly temperatures spotlight workers’ need for heat protection rules  appeared first on Climate 411.

To the planners, scientists, cyclists, and countless other advocates working to bring congestion relief programs to their home city for safer streets, cleaner air, and better, more accessible transit: there is a way. And it’s worth fighting for. Looking at the congestion relief program in New York today, it’s easy to assume the program was ... The post We fought for congestion pricing and won. Here are the lessons from our movement. appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Governor Hochul announced a bold investment of $1 billion for energy affordability and clean air measures

By Ari Pottens and Scott Seymour Canada’s trade priorities are shifting quickly as its largest trading partner, the United States, proves less reliable with every passing month. Prime Minister Carney is travelling the world seeking new markets to diversify our customer base.   He asserts that “Canada has what the world wants” and touts our ... The post Methane reductions are critical to ensuring Canada’s oil and gas is ready to meet the standards of new markets  appeared first on Energy Exchange.

This year’s El Niño — a natural phenomenon — will increase the odds of wild weather around the world. What we’re about to witness is a sneak preview of life on a warmer planet — if we don’t act fast enough to curb climate pollution.

Colorado is the first state to fully adopt the 2024 EPA methane standards, asserting the right of states to reduce pollution and protect their air quality.

New analysis by Environmental Defense Fund finds staggering costs from Trump EPA’s attempts to repeal protections against power plant climate pollution.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a new framework to ensure accountability and community safeguards for data center development.

The Trump administration has kept an aging, expensive coal-fired power plant in Michigan — one of the state's biggest polluters— open past its retirement date. A court just ruled that move was illegal.

Removing these protections would expose port communities to more harmful pollution, more health harms, and higher costs.

EPA's proposal could eliminate national limits on power-plant climate pollution, increasing health costs and risking thousands of premature deaths.

We are taking action in the court of law to ensure EPA carries out its responsibilities under to protect the American people from this harmful pollution.