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Irrigators in the San Simon Valley sub-basin successfully initiated a hearing process yesterday for a new Irrigation Non-expansion Area in Arizona.

A U.S. District Court issued a preliminary injunction in a case challenging the Trump EPA’s attacks on state clean vehicle standards

Statement of EDF California Senior Director Katelyn Roedner Sutter

Organizations urge RI regulators to adopt a permanent heat pump rate that reflects the true cost of service and lowers energy bills.

Environmental and health groups are urging the Trump EPA not to weaken life-saving air pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Forcing the coal plant to remain online threatens to raise electricity bills and worsen air quality in Central Florida

By Ari Pottens Canada has a near-term chance to slow climate pollution by cutting methane from oil and gas operations. But, that opportunity depends on whether provincial rules will be held to the same standard as Ottawa’s.  As of today, there are over 600 active forest fires spreading across Canada, destroying millions of hectares of ... The post Methane is the simple, cost-effective action to cut back on climate change as wildfires burn across Canada appeared first on Energy Exchange.

These actions could leave us with no national limits on the amount of climate change-causing pollution that power plants can put into our air.

Authors: Maria Doa, PhD and Greg Schweer, Consultant In case you missed it, an out-of-touch, industry-first proposal from Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives threatens to significantly weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act, a popular chemical safety law that helps keep dangerous chemicals out of our homes, workplaces and schools. A similar proposal from the U.S. Senate would ... The post American chemical safety decisions should be based on American conditions of use first appeared on EDF Health.

Clean energy advocacy and public interest groups argue that massive operational decisions in Arizona cannot be made behind closed doors.

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.

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 latest state to finalize its revised rule, joining Maryland, Rhode Island and Vermont. Other participating states ... 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.

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.

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.