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It’s Colorado River Day — a time to celebrate a dedicated stream of water funding
July 25, 2025To 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. -
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Trump administration renews attacks on science
July 24, 2025Research facilities that study how to protect people from pollution are being shuttered by the Trump administration as it moves to weaken environmental protections. -
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Public Advocacy Groups Take Trump Administration to Court for Illegal Coal Plant Extension
July 24, 2025 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyNine public advocacy groups filed a petition for review at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. -
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Colorado needs a rule strong enough for more than 60,000 miles of pipelines
July 24, 2025By 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 … -
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Smarter jet fuel policies and carbon markets can power cleaner aviation
July 24, 2025Cleaner 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 … -
Explainer
This is why fighting climate change is so urgent
July 24, 2025In 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. -
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Health effects of air pollution
July 24, 2025Breathing polluted air harms our health. Learn about ozone, black carbon, sulfur dioxide and other forms of air pollution, and how they impact our health.More on:
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The hidden factor behind your high electric bill
July 23, 2025If 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. -
Press release
Trump Administration Reportedly Planning Widespread Attacks on Our Pollution Safeguards
July 23, 2025 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe Trump administration's actions, all at once, suggest a scorched earth campaign against our health, our safety and our planet. -
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Nature-based solutions are essential to advancing climate resilience
July 23, 2025In 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. -
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FEMA Act Must Recognize Need for Strong Federal Disaster Leadership
July 23, 2025 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsWith more frequent and severe disasters leaving more lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk, maintaining FEMA’s core functions is critically important. -
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Financing Forest Conservation: Guiding Quality Forest Finance in the Baku to Belém Roadmap
July 22, 2025By 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 … -
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Unlocking heat pump savings in Massachusetts: why rate design matters
July 22, 2025By 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 … -
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New Report: Massachusetts households poised for more than $600 in median savings with heat pump upgrades under proposed rates
July 22, 2025 | Jolette Westbrook, Dir. & Sr. Attorney, Regulatory SolutionsHeat pumps aren't just a win for the climate, they're increasingly a smart financial move for homeowners. -
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New Jersey Makes Changes to Proposed Efforts to Combat Sea Level Rise and Flood Risks
July 22, 2025 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced new amendments to a coastal building rule package proposed last year. -
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Friday Night Firings of EPA Scientists Endanger the Health and Safety of Americans
July 19, 2025 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesThe work done by EPA’s scientists has led to Americans living longer, healthier lives because of cleaner air and water.More on:
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EDF Files Amended Amicus Brief in Dib v. Apple
July 18, 2025 | Holly Pearen, Lead CounselEnvironmental Defense Fund has filed an amended amicus brief in a class-action lawsuit that challenges Apple’s sustainability marketing.More on:
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Press release
President Trump Gives More Coal Plants, Large Industrial Facilities a Pass to Pollute
July 18, 2025 | Vickie Patton, General CounselPresident Trump signed proclamations that seek to exempt some of the nation’s most dangerous industrial facilities and coal plants from pollution lawsMore on:
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Article
Cuts in Trump administration’s ‘big bill’ will hurt your wallet and health
July 17, 2025The “big, beautiful bill” will hurt jobs, the environment and your finances, says political affairs expert Joanna Slaney.More on:
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Investors helped build Europe’s methane rules. Now they must defend them.
July 17, 2025Continued investor engagement is key to ensuring Europe’s groundbreaking methane regulation delivers on its promise.More on:
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Article
How to take advantage of tax credits before they disappear
July 16, 2025The 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.More on:
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States in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative take an important step forward — and there’s room to go further
July 16, 2025 | Peter Della-Rocca, Analyst, U.S. ClimateOn 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 …More on:
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Op-ed
Why our methane-detecting satellite showed it’s time for climate action to aim sky-high
July 16, 2025 | Fred Krupp, PresidentMethaneSAT shows how bold tech–nonprofit partnerships can tackle climate pollution, holding methane polluters accountable as policy lags behind.More on:
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Press release
EDF Water Expert Vanessa Puig-Williams Urges Texas Legislators to Protect Vital Underground Water Supplies
July 16, 2025 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsVanessa Puig-Williams testified at a Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing that explored the impact of high-capacity groundwater pumping.More on:
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Collaboration between food companies and banks can accelerate regenerative agriculture in Europe and beyond
July 15, 2025 | Maggie Monast, Senior Director, Climate-Smart AgricultureThe 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 …More on: