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To mark Colorado River Day today, it seems fitting to celebrate Colorado’s 10-year journey to dedicating $50+ million a year to fund water projects and support the resource that makes Colorado so special: its water. The post It’s Colorado River Day — a time to celebrate a dedicated stream of water funding first appeared on On the Water Front.

Research facilities that study how to protect people from pollution are being shuttered by the Trump administration as it moves to weaken environmental protections.

Nine public advocacy groups filed a petition for review at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

By Nini Gu & Magdalen Sullivan The Colorado PUC is developing advanced leak detection & repair standards for pipelines – they should adopt comprehensive standards to address safety and environmental protection across the state’s extensive network of gas pipelines. Strong pipeline leak detection and repair standards will improve community safety, help Colorado meet its climate …

Cleaner jet fuel and stronger carbon price signals can curb aviation’s climate and health impacts. From cutting deadly air pollution near airports to boosting long-term decarbonization, two complementary policy tools offer a clear path forward for cleaner skies. Addressing climate and air pollution from global aviation has never been more urgent. If aviation were a …

In the past few decades, rising temperatures, melting ice and wildfires have worsened; here's EDF's take on why tackling climate change is so important.

Breathing polluted air harms our health. Learn about ozone, black carbon, sulfur dioxide and other forms of air pollution, and how they impact our health.

If your electric bill has gone up in the last few years, you can blame hotter temperatures, climate disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, and obstacles that are delaying putting more clean energy onto the grid.

The Trump administration's actions, all at once, suggest a scorched earth campaign against our health, our safety and our planet.

In a recent EDF survey, a range of experts across sectors in Florida stood united on one thing: nature-based solutions are key to protecting people and property from extreme weather and believe there is a clear path forward to incorporating these solutions into building resilience.  The post Nature-based solutions are essential to advancing climate resilience first appeared on Growing Returns.

With more frequent and severe disasters leaving more lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk, maintaining FEMA’s core functions is critically important.

By Mark Moroge and Zach Cohen  At this November’s UN Climate Conference in Belém, progress on climate finance will be measured not just in pledges, but in delivery – including for forests, which are critical to regulating the climate, sustaining biodiversity, and supporting millions of people. The driving question: how do we get more money …

By Jolette Westbrook Heat pumps can offer significant winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes if outdated electric rates are reformed. Current MA electric rates hinder climate goals and discourage heat pump adoption; “2.0 rates” are urgently needed. Many Massachusetts residents faced exorbitant heating costs last winter, with some households paying as much as …

Heat pumps aren't just a win for the climate, they're increasingly a smart financial move for homeowners.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced new amendments to a coastal building rule package proposed last year.

The work done by EPA’s scientists has led to Americans living longer, healthier lives because of cleaner air and water.

Environmental Defense Fund has filed an amended amicus brief in a class-action lawsuit that challenges Apple’s sustainability marketing.

President Trump signed proclamations that seek to exempt some of the nation’s most dangerous industrial facilities and coal plants from pollution laws

The “big, beautiful bill” will hurt jobs, the environment and your finances, says political affairs expert Joanna Slaney.

Continued investor engagement is key to ensuring Europe’s groundbreaking methane regulation delivers on its promise.

The federal government is taking away opportunities for consumers to save money on clean energy and clean cars. Here's a rundown of where you can still find savings if you act fast.  

On July 1, the ten states participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) concluded their Third Program Review and announced updates that strengthen the regional cap on climate pollution, beginning in 2027. These changes also introduce new measures to protect energy affordability and reaffirm the program’s commitment to cutting pollution, promoting clean energy and …

MethaneSAT shows how bold tech–nonprofit partnerships can tackle climate pollution, holding methane polluters accountable as policy lags behind.

Vanessa Puig-Williams testified at a Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing that explored the impact of high-capacity groundwater pumping.

The widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in Europe could strengthen crop resilience to extreme weather and support the long-term sustainability of farms, communities and ecosystems – an urgent need as the region faces record-breaking heatwaves. Despite the benefits of adopting cover cropping, no-till, nutrient management, alternative manure management and other regenerative practices, many farmers …