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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.

Texas voters in November overwhelmingly approved a $20 billion fund to patch leaky pipes and protect groundwater resources.

A new proposal from the Trump EPA would remove Clean Water Act protections from millions of acres of wetlands that filter drinking water and protect communities from flooding. 

Results were released today for the fourth and final auction of the year in Washington’s cap-and-invest program, with strong demand projected to raise $394 million in revenue for investments in communities, affordability and climate resilience. The post Washington’s fourth cap-and-invest auction of the year shows strong demand appeared first on Climate 411.

Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles are hitting the road in 2025, and we’ve collected last month’s most exciting news. After another record year of zero-emission truck deployments in 2024, this year promises more big announcements. This monthly blog series will showcase the biggest orders and deployments of zero-emission trucks happening around the country.  November announcements include a ... The post November 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up appeared first on Energy Exchange.

As we come to the end of another record-breaking year for extreme weather, we can see the effects on our plates. Climate change is on the table for both producers and consumers, and leaders must continue to drive global visions forward with local solutions, connecting how critical producers and consumers are to each other. As ... The post Three takeaways from global action on agriculture and climate first appeared on Growing Returns.

Environmental Defense Fund Europe released a new analysis1 by Rystad Energy, showing that the EU Methane Regulation is a strategic tool to strengthen

By Juan Manuel Calderón Mexico’s updated NDC commits to a 50% GHG reduction by 2035 and reaffirms the 30% methane reduction by 2030, underscoring the critical role of PEMEX and the oil & gas sector. Methane mitigation offers energy, climate, and public-health benefits and demands rapid deployment of technologies such as vapor recovery systems, advanced ... The post Mexico’s methane ambition on display at COP 30 appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Por Juan Manuel Calderón Este mes, mientras los negociadores se reunían en la selva amazónica brasileña para la COP 30, la administración de la Presidenta de México Claudia Sheinbaum anunció una nueva meta de emisiones en el marco del Acuerdo de París — una Contribución Determinada a Nivel Nacional (NDC, por sus siglas en inglés) ... The post La ambición de México en metano, a la Luz en COP 30 appeared first on Energy Exchange.