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The Trump administration's actions, all at once, suggest a scorched earth campaign against our health, our safety and our planet.

In a recent EDF survey, a range of experts across sectors in Florida stood united on one thing: nature-based solutions are key to protecting people and property from extreme weather and believe there is a clear path forward to incorporating these solutions into building resilience.  The post Nature-based solutions are essential to advancing climate resilience first appeared on Growing Returns.

With more frequent and severe disasters leaving more lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk, maintaining FEMA’s core functions is critically important.

Where is climate change endangering our health and safety? Millions of Americans have already been harmed. Most see that the danger is everywhere.

By Mark Moroge and Zach Cohen  At this November’s UN Climate Conference in Belém, progress on climate finance will be measured not just in pledges, but in delivery – including for forests, which are critical to regulating the climate, sustaining biodiversity, and supporting millions of people. The driving question: how do we get more money …

By Jolette Westbrook Heat pumps can offer significant winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes if outdated electric rates are reformed. Current MA electric rates hinder climate goals and discourage heat pump adoption; “2.0 rates” are urgently needed. Many Massachusetts residents faced exorbitant heating costs last winter, with some households paying as much as …

Heat pumps aren't just a win for the climate, they're increasingly a smart financial move for homeowners.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced new amendments to a coastal building rule package proposed last year.

The work done by EPA’s scientists has led to Americans living longer, healthier lives because of cleaner air and water.

Environmental Defense Fund has filed an amended amicus brief in a class-action lawsuit that challenges Apple’s sustainability marketing.

President Trump signed proclamations that seek to exempt some of the nation’s most dangerous industrial facilities and coal plants from pollution laws

The “big, beautiful bill” will hurt jobs, the environment and your finances, says political affairs expert Joanna Slaney.

Continued investor engagement is key to ensuring Europe’s groundbreaking methane regulation delivers on its promise.

The federal government is taking away opportunities for consumers to save money on clean energy and clean cars. Here's a rundown of where you can still find savings if you act fast.  

On July 1, the ten states participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) concluded their Third Program Review and announced updates that strengthen the regional cap on climate pollution, beginning in 2027. These changes also introduce new measures to protect energy affordability and reaffirm the program’s commitment to cutting pollution, promoting clean energy and …

MethaneSAT shows how bold tech–nonprofit partnerships can tackle climate pollution, holding methane polluters accountable as policy lags behind.

Vanessa Puig-Williams testified at a Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing that explored the impact of high-capacity groundwater pumping.

The widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in Europe could strengthen crop resilience to extreme weather and support the long-term sustainability of farms, communities and ecosystems – an urgent need as the region faces record-breaking heatwaves. Despite the benefits of adopting cover cropping, no-till, nutrient management, alternative manure management and other regenerative practices, many farmers …

Learn more about prebunking, a key strategy to combat online misinformation before it spreads.

Colorado has some of the largest landfills in the country. Landfills are a source of methane, a potent climate pollutant, and other harmful air pollutants.

“The American public deserves to have air, water, and food that is clean and free of harmful mercury contamination."

This post was co-authored by EDF Climate Scientist Fiona Lo and was updated on Aug. 7, 2025. The Trump EPA is trying to reverse the Endangerment Finding – the science-based determination that climate pollution harms public health and welfare. That’s in spite of mountains of scientific evidence confirming that climate pollution is driving extreme weather …

Today, the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority announced six project concepts to prioritize for development.

The widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in Europe could strengthen crop resilience to extreme weather.

Hydrogen has attracted billions in investment as a promising clean energy solution — but it also comes with challenges. As the new hydrogen economy begins to take off, scientists are taking a close look at leaks that could undermine hydrogen’s climate benefits.