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Just weeks ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, coastal Louisiana is facing a devastating blow to the incredible work that has been done since those tragic storms to reverse land loss and reclaim the title of the Great Bayou. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project (MBSD), a groundbreaking effort to restore land …

China’s carbon market, launched in 2021, now covers 3,600 firms and 8B tonnes of emissions—making it the world’s largest by coverage.

From an asbestos ban to a New York City congestion pricing win, here are the wins to help fortify you in the climate change fight. These are this month's good climate news stories.

This blog was authored by Francisco Pinto, economist with the Climate Action Teams (CAT) initiative, Catherine Leining, Policy Fellow at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, and Luis Fernández Intriago, economist at Environmental Defense Fund.   As record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires, and floods make headlines around the world, one thing is clear: climate action can’t wait, and ... The post From model to policy: Building a climate connection between modelers across the world appeared first on Market Forces.

Lead paint was found in Milwaukee schools just as the Trump administration fired its federal lead experts. How a preventable crisis unfolded in Wisconsin. 

Last month, London hosted London Climate Action Week (LCAW), a key moment in the international climate agenda as the world looks ahead to COP30 in Belém. Forests had a strong presence throughout the week, which included more than 700 events and brought together around 45,000 participants from different regions and sectors.  Here are three major …

What’s new: Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew a proposed rule covering 18 new chemicals, which would have paused industry efforts to turn toxic oils from plastic waste into fuel until the agency could review their health risks. Companies make these oils through pyrolysis, a controversial process that essentially burns plastic waste—often full ... The post “Advanced recycling” is a toxic scam — now the EPA is turning a blind eye to some of the most toxic chemicals it produces first appeared on EDF Health.

The MARA Act takes a thoughtful and measured approach to exploring U.S. open ocean aquaculture.

Sens. Schumer (D-NY) and Wyden (D-OR) introduced legislation to reverse President Trump's tax hikes on clean energy.

The North Carolina General Assembly’s vote to override Governor Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 266 is a major setback for North Carolina households, clean energy progress and climate leadership. Despite warnings from economists, energy experts and everyday residents, the General Assembly chose to make law a bill that will raise customer energy costs and shift …

By Tommy Clay and Gemma Carroll Some of the ocean’s most charismatic species are among its most vulnerable. From sharks and whales to sea turtles and albatrosses, many species of ‘marine megafauna’ traverse vast distances, crossing ocean basins between feeding and breeding grounds. As they undertake these epic migrations, they play vital roles in ocean ... The post Reducing Threats to Ocean Wanderers is Key to Their Protection appeared first on EDFish.

EPA’s own fact sheet notes that this delay will lead to more pollution.

Last updated August 20, 2025. Electricity prices are rising across the U.S. Demand for electricity is going up for the first time in 20 years. And more extreme weather and heat waves are causing blackouts. Yet instead of expanding access to low-cost, reliable clean power, the Trump administration is making the problem worse. Since Day …

Hydrogen is a leak-prone gas with a potent warming effect. For hydrogen to be an effective climate solution, we must produce it cleanly and use it wisely.

A new study shows how different sectors' emissions impact short- and long-term warming. It also shows how coolers masks that impact.

Report commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund exposes the flaws in the strategy of using hydrogen blending as a way for Illinois to decarbonize its buildings.

Study co-authored by EDF quantifies 33 sources of greenhouse gas emissions since 1750 from seven economic sectors and their impact on present-day warming, then assesses how today’s sectoral emissions impact future temperatures.

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Action would lead to more energy waste, climate-damaging methane emissions, and other hazardous pollution in our air from leaks, venting and flaring.

New federal analysis shows EPA's proposed repeal of the tailpipe emissions standards will sharply increase gasoline prices and dangerous pollution.

If there are no enforced limits on pollution, you get more of it, making life more expensive and even more dangerous.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has moved to eliminate major clean air and climate protections, even as millions of people are threatened by dangerous weather and air pollution being made worse by climate change. 

ComEd customers will be able to save money on their energy bills by shifting usage to times of day when energy tends to be more affordable and cleaner.

Proposed budget cuts to NOAA could put lives at risk — making weather forecasts and emergency alerts harder to access just as climate disasters intensify.