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Co-Authored by Harish Makarim, EDF Legal and Regulatory Extern Electrification is accelerating across the United States. Homes are switching from gas to electric appliances, electric vehicles are scaling rapidly and new clean energy projects, data centers and manufacturing are facilities coming online. But in many places, long grid connection times have become a major bottleneck ... The post How better tracking can reduce grid connection delays  appeared first on Energy Exchange.

By Chelcie Henry-Robertson  Across major economies, from the U. S. to Germany and India, governments and industry are working to scale low-emissions hydrogen as a substitute for fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as fertilizers, refining, shipping and aviation.   Low-emissions hydrogen remains a critical option for energy security and deep decarbonization. Yet despite widespread interest and clear use cases, many projects are stalling before final investment decisions because offtake commitments and bankable market structures have not kept pace with market ambitions. Delayed action risks ... The post Four levers that can unlock hydrogen demand today appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Electricity prices across the country are spiking. But a new power market in the American West is creating opportunities to keep costs down, utilize cheap, clean energy now going to waste and keep the lights on. 

EDF's Natasha Vidangos, who leads innovation and tech policy advocacy, answers pressing questions about AI, data centers and the clean energy race.

Wyoming can turn methane mitigation into a competitive edge by pairing verified low-emissions gas with trusted measurement standards. The post A roadmap for methane action in Wyoming: Jobs, competitiveness, and a changing energy market appeared first on EDF+Business.

To build a climate-resilient future, we need to understand what adaptation and resilience measures insurers are driving, and how to scale what works. The post How the insurance sector is stepping up on climate adaptation and resilience appeared first on EDF+Business.

Tropical forests soak up carbon dioxide, but they’re disappearing. New programs to reduce emissions from deforestation are starting to find success with a new approach — ensuring that forest protection results in benefits that matter to local communities. 

The latest extension follows the first legal hearing in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Trump administration’s repeated emergency orders

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll back drinking water limits on four PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” and delay compliance for two others

We urgently need more investment in a transportation system that helps American society run.

As government and industry leaders gather in Rotterdam for the World Hydrogen Summit, the hydrogen sector is entering a new phase. The past several years were defined by announcements, ambition and supply targets. The next phase is being shaped by tougher questions: where hydrogen makes the most economic sense, how demand can be scaled in priority sectors and what rules will ... The post The global hydrogen rulebook challenge: Accounting for the emissions we don’t see appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has filed an amicus brief to prevent overfishing of South Atlantic red snapper.

While the FDA's new food chemical safety post-market assessment program makes promising changes, it leaves several key questions unanswered.

By Mike Zimmerman The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s new model tariff for large-load customers marks an important step for consumer protection from rising electricity costs. The Commission deserves credit for establishing a strong policy designed to shield households and small businesses from the costs of new transmission lines built for large energy users. Now comes ... The post Pennsylvania regulators move to protect utility customers from data center costs appeared first on Energy Exchange.

As you cover the efforts by the chemical industry and Republican allies to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act, here is some additional background.

The delay will cause more serious heart and lung diseases and early deaths, and result in billions of dollars in health harms.

"Climate change won’t wait for a convenient moment for us to face the growing threats it imposes on our health, lives, and economy. (...)"

A key organizational solution could help companies better deliver on climate goals and consumer demand. EDF and Pure Strategies developed a tool to help companies. The post Bridging sustainability and government affairs: A practical playbook for alignment (and impact) appeared first on EDF+Business.

In a startling reversal of environmental progress, mercury pollution is on the rise. The Trump administration is facing multiple legal challenges to its efforts to prop up the coal industry, a major source of mercury pollution.

The Mississippi River Basin is one of the nation’s most expansive and vital natural systems, stretching across 31 states and supporting millions of Americans every day. Its waters provide critical drinking supplies, sustain wildlife habitat, and underpin local economies—from agriculture and manufacturing to recreation and transportation. At the same time, the very proximity of its rivers ... The post State legislators highlight the value of nature-based solutions In Mississippi River Basin resilience  first appeared on Growing Returns.

New Mexico is on the front lines of climate change. Temperatures are rising, aridification is accelerating and water supplies are drying up in some regions. As river flows decline, communities are turning to groundwater to fill the gap. But in some areas, that underground water supply is also falling to record low levels. Our aquifers ... The post New Mexico’s water is running out, but these communities aren’t waiting first appeared on On the Water Front.

As early as this week, the Trump EPA is expected to propose delaying vital health protections against harmful air pollution from new cars, trucks and SUVs.

ART TREES v2.0’s HFLD and Removals crediting levels are not yet CCP-approved and must complete remedial actions before qualifying.

What’s new: On April 9th, Brazil  adopted major updates to its national air pollution control program, Programa Nacional de Controle da Qualidade do Ar (PRONAR) — the operational key to meeting the country’s new health protective air quality standards, set up following the passage of its 2024 National Air Quality Law. Some observers have dubbed ... The post Brazil just revamped its national air pollution program. Its ultimate health and climate impact will depend on strong implementation first appeared on Global Clean Air.

Air pollution is hitting our health with a one-two punch — contaminating our air and worsening extreme weather. EDF expert Veronica Southerland explains what we can do about it.