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U.S. power demand will double its growth rate in five years; meeting it requires affordable, reliable supply, with clean power poised to play a central role.

This blog post was authored by Lauren Beatty, EDF Economist; Mark Agerton, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UC Davis; and Sophia Salzer, pre-doctoral researcher at UC Davis. From space, parts of West Texas and North Dakota shine brightly at night the same way that sprawling metropolises do. However, the glow isn’t from skyscrapers or highways: it’s from natural gas flares. Flaring — the burning of excess natural ... The post The Hidden Price Tag of Flaring: Why Burning Off Natural Gas Costs Society Billions  appeared first on Market Forces.

By proposing $1 billion for the Sustainable Future Program, the New York legislature is recognizing the critical role of clean energy in lowering bills.

As regulatory uncertainty grows, preserving the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program is essential for stable markets, credible data and global competitiveness. The post The road ahead: Defending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to safeguard stability, competitiveness and credibility appeared first on EDF+Business.

With Governor Abigail Spanberger’s signature on a budget agreement that directs the Commonwealth to immediately rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Virginia is back on track with the climate policy the state needs. This budget agreement — which legislators call the “caboose” budget — doesn’t just cut pollution, it supports communities as they adapt ... The post Virginia is back: Rejoining RGGI is a huge win for climate, communities and energy affordability appeared first on Climate 411.

At the end of February, snowpack was less than half its normal level across nine western states. Colorado, Oregon and Utah have reported their lowest statewide snowpack since the early 1980s, the farthest back records go. In their latest update, the NOAA Colorado Basin River Forecast Center reported today that snowpack in the Upper Basin ... The post Snow Drought in the West Signals Urgent Need for Modernizing Water Management first appeared on On the Water Front.

(This post was co-authored by EDF technical analyst Grace Hauser)   The Trump administration has rolled back the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Those standards guard against mercury, arsenic,  lead and other dangerous pollution from coal-fired power plants – pollution that causes brain damage in babies, cancer, and serious heart and lung diseases.   But at Environmental Defense Fund, we just ... The post New analysis shows a clear need for stronger protections from coal plant mercury pollution appeared first on Climate 411.

(This post was co-authored by EDF technical analyst Grace Hauser)   The Trump administration just finalized its repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards – a suite of lifesaving protections against highly dangerous air pollution from coal-fired power plants.  That action cancels stronger safeguards against pollution from lignite-fired coal plants, which are among the highest emitters of mercury pollution in the U.S. It also ... The post 8 things about the Trump administration’s rollback of mercury pollution protections appeared first on Climate 411.

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 on the biggest zero-emission transportation stories. By the end of 2025, it was clear that momentum was sustained throughout a challenging year. This year will undoubtably see more big ... The post February 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up  appeared first on Energy Exchange.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the legacy of ecologist Dr. Ruth Patrick.  

From fishing success in the Gulf of California to the return of giant tortoises, here are the wins to help fortify you in the climate change fight. These are this month's good climate news stories.

It’s becoming all too common for families and businesses to experience the symptoms of a strained electricity grid—whether it’s rising bills or more frequent power outages. Between growing demand, aging infrastructure and extreme weather, the U.S. grid is under immense pressure. For Western states, the challenge is especially pronounced: during peak hours of electricity demand, ... The post Powering the West’s future requires smart grid planning. A new report shows how. appeared first on Climate 411.

In the first year of the second Trump administration, attention-grabbing headlines announced an exodus of companies from climate coalitions, suggesting that U.S. business leaders were bowing to political pressures and retreating on climate action. The truth is more encouraging. 

Washington, California and Québec, Canada released a draft agreement to link their cap-and-invest programs to form a unified market.

Catastrophe bonds provide rapid capital after disasters, strengthening resilience and offering an overlooked impact‑aligned fixed‑income tool. The post Financing resilience after the storm: Catastrophe bonds as impact fixed income appeared first on EDF+Business.

One year ago, Ana Gründel attended the Storytelling and Advocacy workshop. Despite her doubts, she gave storytelling on LinkedIn a try. The post From attending a storytelling workshop to presenting at it: Here’s what this climate corps alum learned appeared first on EDF+Business.

Canada finalized long-awaited oil and gas methane rules targeting a 72% emissions cut by 2030. Investors must track implementation and compliance to manage regulatory and financial risk. The post Canada’s enhanced methane regulations: What investors need to know appeared first on EDF+Business.

Ag lenders are looking for ways to help farmers invest in practices that build resilience. They will need clear, reliable data and partnerships to deliver sustainable ag finance at scale. The post Leveraging data and partnerships to scale sustainable agricultural finance in 2026 appeared first on EDF+Business.

Canada's enhanced methane regulations are a game changer for the nation. The post Three things to know about Canada’s new oil and gas rules appeared first on EDF+Business.

New rulemaking period for CARB Disclosure Rules, Final omnibus agreement reached in the EU, NHTSA proposes weakened CAFE Standards. The post Climate Policy News You Can Use — December 2025 appeared first on EDF+Business.

Building resilience requires significant investment from farmers. EDF is working with ag lenders to assess climate risks in their portfolios and deliver financial solutions that help farmers adapt. The post Managing climate risks to support on-farm resilience appeared first on EDF+Business.

A tool for agricultural lenders to assess projected risks from a changing climate. The post Climate impacts on credit risks in agriculture appeared first on EDF+Business.

The long-planned shutdown of the coal plant in Centralia, Washington, was designed to provide state residents with cleaner air and more affordable energy.

Andy Darrell highlights the benefits of congestion pricing following a US judge rejecting the Trump administration's effort to end the program.

By Kae Tuitt and Danna Widmar When Cary, North Carolina, committed to electrifying their fleet, the goal wasn’t to make headlines — it was to make a practical, people-first investment in cleaner air, operational resilience and long-term cost efficiency. That vision came to life with the deployment of Cary’s — and the East Coast’s first ... The post Driving change: How Cary, North Carolina, is leading fleet electrification with its first electric fire truck appeared first on Energy Exchange.