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Satellites and science are helping vineyards in Texas use data to make smarter irrigation decisions in the face of water challenges.

Results were released today for the year’s third auction of the California-Québec carbon market, known as the Western Climate Initiative. August auction results What could be at play with these results Today’s results, which come from the first auction since the California Air Resources Board finalized updates to the Cap-and-Invest program in May, reflect somewhat ... The post California’s latest cap-and-invest auction reflects growing market confidence and progress towards linkage appeared first on Climate 411.

By: Adam Peltz and Meg Coleman Pennsylvania has been drilling oil and gas wells for more than 160 years. But generations of development have left the Commonwealth with 30,000 documented and potentially as many as 300,000 undocumented orphan wells.   New research sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund and led by Jade Boutot of McGill University shows ... The post New Study: How drones and other new technologies can help find hidden oil and gas wells appeared first on Energy Exchange.

States across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are working to update their rules for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, implementing agreed-upon changes that will strengthen the pollution reduction and investment benefits of the program while ensuring it remains durable for years to come. New York just became the first state to finalize its revised rules, and others are working through the regulatory revision process and expected to follow New York this ... The post States are moving forward to strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, accelerating pollution cuts and investments in clean, cheap energy appeared first on Climate 411.

As leaders gather for Climate Week NYC, progress on methane, groundwater and wildfire preparedness shows how international cooperation can strengthen — rather than replace — local action.  By Angela Churie Kallhauge, Executive Vice President, Impact, Environmental Defense Fund  As global leaders arrive in New York for Climate Week NYC 2026 and the United Nations General Assembly, an important question hangs ... The post Does global climate action have a future? appeared first on Climate 411.

Unpredictable weather from climate change already impacts the dairy sector; as hazards increase, risks to supply chains will, too. Building resilience now will safeguard business into the future. The post Dairy faces rising climate pressures. Building resilience can help. appeared first on EDF+Business.

California filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s illegal $120 million buyout of the Golden State Wind lease off the California coast.

This post is part of a series examining Enhancing California’s Resiliency to Natural Catastrophes, a report prepared by the California Earthquake Authority in response to Senate Bill 254. The report presents policy options for addressing California’s interconnected wildfire, insurance and electric utility challenges. In this blog, we assess the report’s utility-related proposals and consider how ... The post Utility accountability and reformed liability have the power to reduce electricity costs appeared first on Climate 411.

A coalition filed comments urging EPA to drop its proposal to eliminate public participation requirements for air pollution permits

EDF filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate climate science functions at the National Center for Atmospheric Research

By Lily Dell, EDF Legal and Regulatory Intern For many Americans, keeping the lights on and paying the electric bill have become growing concerns. The average U.S. household is expected to pay about $197 a month for electricity this summer, up 6% from last year. At the same time, extreme heat and rising electricity demand ... The post How to make time-of-use electricity rates work for everyone appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Gassy cows produce methane, a powerful climate pollutant. Farmers, scientists and others are teaming up to create solutions that work for people, animals and the planet. 

PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order today implementing the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) standards for data centers.

Clean-energy manufacturing investment slowed after 2024, but Q2 2026 brought a $5B rebound and 3,000 new jobs.

The annual U.N. climate change conference is where the world comes together to confront climate change. Learn how EDF is tackling climate change at COP31.

Companies announced ~$8B in new clean energy manufacturing investments in Q2 2026, yet canceled nearly $40 billion in planned projects since early 2025.

Qualifications Ashoka-Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps seeks postgraduate students and early-career professionals, with at least 2 or more years of professional experience, who are excited to make impact through climate action and sustainability solutions. Fellows are selected for their ability to perform quantitative analyses, manage projects and help facilitate organizational change. Our core fellowship requirements … The post India Fellowship Program Details appeared first on EDF+Business.

The aging plant, which should have retired in May 2025, has been forced open for more than 400 days

From a deforestation win in the Amazon to court victories for clean air, here are the stories to help fortify you in the climate change fight. These are this month's good climate news stories.

The Trump administration cancelled three electric transmission corridors meant to reduce the impact of construction, lower costs and increase reliability

Regenerative agriculture can strengthen the land and the bottom line, but access to capital remains a barrier to scaling these practices on Native operations. The post Native producers use regenerative agriculture to build resilience. Access to capital will help them go further. appeared first on EDF+Business.

A chemical risk expert sets the record straight on a new development in plastic recycling.  

The webinar overviews the incorporation of enteric methane-reducing ingredients and feed additives into the Cornell Net Carbohydrate & Protein System.

By John Rutecki In the Governor’s updated Regulatory Agenda, published in the July 25, 2026 Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection proposed two rulemakings to regulate methane emissions from new and existing sources at conventional and unconventional oil and gas well sites. Then at the August 6, 2026, Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee ... The post Pennsylvania steps up to address methane pollution. Here is what is at stake.   appeared first on Energy Exchange.

July announcements included new heavy-duty pilot projects around the Tesla Semi, progress on electric corridor between Texas and Mexico and additional cold-climate buses being put into service in Minnesota. Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles are hitting the road in 2026, and we’ve collected last month’s most exciting news. In 2025, EDF delivered monthly deployment updates ... The post July 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up appeared first on Energy Exchange.