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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.

  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 pollution is the 2nd leading global death risk. EDF’s Air Tracker uses real-time models to trace sources, helping communities cut 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.

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.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on several significant moments of climate leadership (and a few examples of backsliding we’d rather forget) in state-level cap-and-invest programs which kept us moving forward even in the face of a hostile and anti-science federal government. States who delivered on climate and affordability in 2025 Across ... The post Celebrating state action & setting new year’s climate resolutions appeared first on Climate 411.

This year saw a wave of polluter-friendly moves that threaten both people’s health and the climate.

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 ... The post A year of big wins for clean, affordable power in the States appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Last week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts quashed the Trump administration’s federal permitting ban on wind energy projects issued on Day One, striking it down entirely. For nearly a year, the order recklessly held up the build-out of clean, affordable power for millions of Americans – and led to significant investment and job loss ... The post When agencies fail to show their work: Why the Trump administration’s wind ban was struck down appeared first on Climate 411.

This blog is co-authored by Abhinav Guarav, Lead Advisor-Sustainable Dairy, Environmental Defense Fund, and Meredith Ryder-Rude, Associate Vice President for Global Engagement and Partnerships. India is home to 80 million smallholder dairy farmers and nearly 300 million bovines, making it the world’s largest milk producer. The Indian dairy industry is responsible for a quarter of global milk supply and soon approaching ... The post India’s dairy industry: A market opportunity for climate adaptation to protect people and livelihoods appeared first on Climate 411.

New CO landfill methane rules represent a step forward for nearby communities while tackling climate pollution 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

The Public Health Air Quality Act would strengthen air quality monitoring in communities near industrial sources of health-harming pollution.

Trump Administration policies and cuts to clean energy tax credits have led to a significant increase in cancellations and threaten the progress achieved over the last few years.

The Clean Competition Act of 2025 can help ensure U.S. manufacturers remain competitive in a changing global market.

At COP30, countries agreed within 10 years to triple support provided to developing nations for their adaptation priorities to increase resilience to climate change. This commitment comes at a critical moment. As progress to reduce planet-warming pollution from burning fossil fuels lags behind what scientists say is necessary, money is urgently needed to adapt to a warming world. And it’s worth the investment: every dollar spent on resilience yields ... The post Climate adaptation can’t wait: Making resilience visible, valuable, and investable appeared first on Climate 411.

As COP30 came to a close, 23 countries — led by Brazil, India, Italy and Japan — signed onto a bold commitment: to quadruple sustainable fuel production and use by 2035. The ‘Belem 4x Initiative’, under the Future Fuels Action Plan, is one major signal that governments increasingly view alternative fuels not just as climate policy, but as a pillar ... The post Quadrupling sustainable fuels by 2035? Only if they’re truly sustainable. appeared first on Energy Exchange.

New synthesis of available satellite data provides strong evidence that groundbreaking 2014 regulations are delivering real reductions while industry conti