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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Following the discussion on the EU Methane Regulation on the 15 of December Energy Council

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an illegal mandate to force the Centralia coal plant in Washington to remain open 90 days after its planned retiremen

Elyse Martin, manager for persuasion research and campaigns at the Environmental Defense Fund suggests leading with empathy.

How to tackle false claims while also prioritizing safety and encourage people to support the community

Virginians are facing rising costs on multiple fronts, and electric bills are no exception. Virginia’s electric bills are increasing at a pace faster than general inflation and, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), bills have increased nearly 30% since 2021. It’s easy to understand the growing frustration, as some Virginians are forced to ... The post Analysis: Costly gas and infrastructure are driving Virginia’s soaring power bills appeared first on Climate 411.

Today the Canadian Government announced the finalization of its long-awaited oil and gas methane regulation.

By: Karly Kelso, Vrashabh Kapate, and Sarah Swain Reposted from EDF’s Climate 411 COP30 in Belém, Brazil revealed a striking paradox for food systems. Pavilions buzzed with urgency as indigenous communities, local leaders, farmers, and youth demanded immediate action on nature and food. Yet formal negotiations told a different story: the final COP text mentioned food only once – with no mention of food systems as a whole – despite clear scientific consensus that sustainable agri-food systems are vital ... The post Food for Thought: How EDF is accelerating climate action in food systems post-COP30 first appeared on Growing Returns.

Across the United States, climate change is driving more intense and frequent flooding, putting millions of homes and neighborhoods at growing risk. Flood insurance is one of the most important tools families have to recover and rebuild after disasters, but affordability challenges are increasingly leaving too many households without this essential protection.  In our new study, “Effects …

New paper provides crucial insights into how federal flood insurance reforms are directly affecting the affordability & security of coverage for families.

COP30’s outcome text on food was thin, but momentum in Belém was real. This piece outlines how EDF is helping convert that energy into agri-food results—using the COP30 Action Agenda to coordinate partners, advancing dairy methane and blue foods initiatives, and unlocking affordable finance—so benefits reach people and nature at the speed this decade demands. The post Food for Thought: How EDF is Accelerating Climate Action in Food Systems Post-COP30 appeared first on Climate 411.

The 1958 Food Additives Amendment gives FDA authority over food chemicals; Delaney Clause bans any carcinogenic substance in U.S. food.

Here’s how a warming planet could fuel heavier snowstorms, even as snowfall declines in many places. Learn how climate change impacts winter weather.

Severe floods, like other natural disasters, impose enormous and wide-ranging costs on households, yet most families lack the savings to cover disaster-related expenses.