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Why our methane-detecting satellite shows that climate action must now aim sky-high
With the world lagging behind schedule on dealing with the climate crisis, bolder solutions are required – like a pioneering pollution-hunting satellite.
www.weforum.org
Two weeks ago, we learned @methanesat.bsky.social went dark, but its transformative impact shines on. It showed what ambitious climate action can achieve—and why now is the time to take bold risks for even bolder solutions.
More from EDF President Fred Krupp: www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
More from EDF President Fred Krupp: www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
ICYMI: In another win for U.S. clean energy, courts have again rejected the Trump admin's attempt to halt offshore wind construction.
NY project Sunrise Wind now joins 4 other projects cleared to resume work, delivering affordable, homegrown power to millions. https://bit.ly/3LYde1r
NY project Sunrise Wind now joins 4 other projects cleared to resume work, delivering affordable, homegrown power to millions. https://bit.ly/3LYde1r
February 7, 2026 at 7:54 PM
ICYMI: In another win for U.S. clean energy, courts have again rejected the Trump admin's attempt to halt offshore wind construction.
NY project Sunrise Wind now joins 4 other projects cleared to resume work, delivering affordable, homegrown power to millions. https://bit.ly/3LYde1r
NY project Sunrise Wind now joins 4 other projects cleared to resume work, delivering affordable, homegrown power to millions. https://bit.ly/3LYde1r
Last year, the Trump administration's secretly convened “Climate Working Group” produced a biased report attacking the science behind key climate protections.
Now, a federal court ruled that this action violated federal law. https://reut.rs/4bEirFZ
Now, a federal court ruled that this action violated federal law. https://reut.rs/4bEirFZ
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Last year, the Trump administration's secretly convened “Climate Working Group” produced a biased report attacking the science behind key climate protections.
Now, a federal court ruled that this action violated federal law. https://reut.rs/4bEirFZ
Now, a federal court ruled that this action violated federal law. https://reut.rs/4bEirFZ
The Trump administration has placed industry insiders in key leadership positions.
The result? Some of the nation’s worst polluters now have a direct line to power—shaping decisions that impact our health, safety and future. https://bit.ly/4aeXvDb
The result? Some of the nation’s worst polluters now have a direct line to power—shaping decisions that impact our health, safety and future. https://bit.ly/4aeXvDb
They used to fight for big polluters. Now these Trump appointees are in charge of your health.
Leaders of key federal agencies have shown an unusual willingness to grant favors to the nation’s worst polluters, even if it comes at the expense of people’s health.
www.edf.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The Trump administration has placed industry insiders in key leadership positions.
The result? Some of the nation’s worst polluters now have a direct line to power—shaping decisions that impact our health, safety and future. https://bit.ly/4aeXvDb
The result? Some of the nation’s worst polluters now have a direct line to power—shaping decisions that impact our health, safety and future. https://bit.ly/4aeXvDb
Solar's amazing win streak of 27 months shines bright with high-powered clean energy momentum, despite obstacles. Overall, renewables reached 88% of added capacity for period YTD, according to a new FERC report, AND a 3-year outlook forecasts more major growth ⚡☀️ https://bit.ly/4aigfSd
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
Renewables accounted for 88% of all new generating capacity to the end of November, while natural gas added just 11.8%, reports FERC.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Solar's amazing win streak of 27 months shines bright with high-powered clean energy momentum, despite obstacles. Overall, renewables reached 88% of added capacity for period YTD, according to a new FERC report, AND a 3-year outlook forecasts more major growth ⚡☀️ https://bit.ly/4aigfSd
Clean cars bring significant immediate benefits to local air quality and public health, per new satellite data. Revealing research shows "California’s transition to electric vehicles is already making measurable differences in the air we breathe." ⚡🚗 https://bit.ly/4rpp9V7
EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it's finally happening.
Satellite data shows California neighborhoods with more EVs are already seeing measurable drops in air pollution.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Clean cars bring significant immediate benefits to local air quality and public health, per new satellite data. Revealing research shows "California’s transition to electric vehicles is already making measurable differences in the air we breathe." ⚡🚗 https://bit.ly/4rpp9V7
NYC’s congestion relief program has officially been cleaning up the city’s air and noise pollution for a year, and there are so many reasons to celebrate:
🚗 Traffic and accidents are down
📈 Business is up
🫁 The air is measurably cleaner
More from EDF’s Andy Darrell.👇🏽
🚗 Traffic and accidents are down
📈 Business is up
🫁 The air is measurably cleaner
More from EDF’s Andy Darrell.👇🏽
January 28, 2026 at 5:52 PM
NYC’s congestion relief program has officially been cleaning up the city’s air and noise pollution for a year, and there are so many reasons to celebrate:
🚗 Traffic and accidents are down
📈 Business is up
🫁 The air is measurably cleaner
More from EDF’s Andy Darrell.👇🏽
🚗 Traffic and accidents are down
📈 Business is up
🫁 The air is measurably cleaner
More from EDF’s Andy Darrell.👇🏽
Stunning record $2.3T put into clean tech last year globally even in face of political pushbacks, per new BloombergNEF analysis. EVs ($893B), renewables ($690B) & power grids ($483B) led way w/ heat pumps & battery storage high on list. https://bit.ly/3Z2Yq4w
Global Investment in Clean Tech Hit a New High Last Year
E360 Digest January 26, 2026 Global Investment in Clean Tech Hit a New High Last Year Pexels Global investment in clean tech reached a record-high $2.3 trillion last year, according to an analysis. Investment grew even in the U.S., despite a sweeping ro...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Stunning record $2.3T put into clean tech last year globally even in face of political pushbacks, per new BloombergNEF analysis. EVs ($893B), renewables ($690B) & power grids ($483B) led way w/ heat pumps & battery storage high on list. https://bit.ly/3Z2Yq4w
Good grid news amid ramped-up battery storage strategies at a critical moment. Utility-scale storage grew 400% since 2023 much more expected in next 5 years, per reports. "It is critical to American economic competitiveness on the global stage." https://bit.ly/4bTM2LD
Exclusive: Solar industry launches new push on storage
Utility-scale battery storage enables higher levels of renewables on grids and helps meet demand peaks.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Good grid news amid ramped-up battery storage strategies at a critical moment. Utility-scale storage grew 400% since 2023 much more expected in next 5 years, per reports. "It is critical to American economic competitiveness on the global stage." https://bit.ly/4bTM2LD
Aw shucks! Don't eat these Dublin Bay oysters destined to help restore vital reef ecosystems & stabilize shorelines after 2 centuries of neglect. Ireland effort aims to boost fish/crustacean habitats: “These oysters are amazing climate heroes." https://bit.ly/3Lqe5Yv
Dublin Bay's oyster graveyard rises from dead in effort to restore rich ecosystem
Pioneering scheme hopes species that thrived for thousands of years in Irish waters can do so again
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January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Aw shucks! Don't eat these Dublin Bay oysters destined to help restore vital reef ecosystems & stabilize shorelines after 2 centuries of neglect. Ireland effort aims to boost fish/crustacean habitats: “These oysters are amazing climate heroes." https://bit.ly/3Lqe5Yv
Chart-topping good news reveals how solar boom bolsters Texas grid. “Texas, long a leader on wind energy, has been building solar at a blistering pace... It's now the state with the most utility-scale solar capacity, beating out longtime champion California." https://bit.ly/4a4M3ej
Chart: Solar is finally bigger than coal in Texas
Sure, coal had a comeback in 2025. But the year also marked the first time Texas got more power from solar than from the increasingly expensive fossil...
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January 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Chart-topping good news reveals how solar boom bolsters Texas grid. “Texas, long a leader on wind energy, has been building solar at a blistering pace... It's now the state with the most utility-scale solar capacity, beating out longtime champion California." https://bit.ly/4a4M3ej
Big clean energy victory with a judge ruling that this NY project will resume!
More good news for offshore wind industry and communities that will save and benefit from clean, affordable energy. The project is already 60% complete and designed to power 500K+ homes. 👏 https://bit.ly/49YDtxC
More good news for offshore wind industry and communities that will save and benefit from clean, affordable energy. The project is already 60% complete and designed to power 500K+ homes. 👏 https://bit.ly/49YDtxC
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
A federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction. It's a victory for the developer who said a Trump administration order to pause it would likely kill the project in a matter of days.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Big clean energy victory with a judge ruling that this NY project will resume!
More good news for offshore wind industry and communities that will save and benefit from clean, affordable energy. The project is already 60% complete and designed to power 500K+ homes. 👏 https://bit.ly/49YDtxC
More good news for offshore wind industry and communities that will save and benefit from clean, affordable energy. The project is already 60% complete and designed to power 500K+ homes. 👏 https://bit.ly/49YDtxC
Two former heads of the Environmental Protection Agency—under a Democratic and a Republican administration—are “appalled” by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s planned repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding.
Here’s why they say his actions “literally abandon EPA’s mission”: https://bit.ly/45jcjPA
Here’s why they say his actions “literally abandon EPA’s mission”: https://bit.ly/45jcjPA
January 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Two former heads of the Environmental Protection Agency—under a Democratic and a Republican administration—are “appalled” by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s planned repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding.
Here’s why they say his actions “literally abandon EPA’s mission”: https://bit.ly/45jcjPA
Here’s why they say his actions “literally abandon EPA’s mission”: https://bit.ly/45jcjPA
Wildfires in the #Patagonia region of Argentina had burned more than 12,000 hectares as of Wednesday, January 14, causing multiple homes to be destroyed, according to local reports.
Read about what a hotter planet means for wildfires: https://bit.ly/3mKVoz6
#Wildfire #Argentina ExtremeWeather
Read about what a hotter planet means for wildfires: https://bit.ly/3mKVoz6
#Wildfire #Argentina ExtremeWeather
January 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Wildfires in the #Patagonia region of Argentina had burned more than 12,000 hectares as of Wednesday, January 14, causing multiple homes to be destroyed, according to local reports.
Read about what a hotter planet means for wildfires: https://bit.ly/3mKVoz6
#Wildfire #Argentina ExtremeWeather
Read about what a hotter planet means for wildfires: https://bit.ly/3mKVoz6
#Wildfire #Argentina ExtremeWeather
Clean, affordable energy shouldn’t depend on who you voted for.
After EDF and partners challenged politically motivated clean energy cuts, a federal judge ruled those cancellations violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law. https://bit.ly/3NbhcnF
After EDF and partners challenged politically motivated clean energy cuts, a federal judge ruled those cancellations violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law. https://bit.ly/3NbhcnF
January 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Clean, affordable energy shouldn’t depend on who you voted for.
After EDF and partners challenged politically motivated clean energy cuts, a federal judge ruled those cancellations violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law. https://bit.ly/3NbhcnF
After EDF and partners challenged politically motivated clean energy cuts, a federal judge ruled those cancellations violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law. https://bit.ly/3NbhcnF
Suddenly soggy CA illustrates how climate change intensifies extreme weather—14 of 17 major reservoirs filled 70%+ and 0 dry areas mapped for first time in 25 years. Welcome relief comes after state endured two of worst droughts on record in last 15 years. https://lat.ms/4ra6TPt
California is free of all drought, dryness for first time in 25 years. Inside the remarkable turnaround
After experiencing one of the wettest holiday seasons on record, still soggy California hit a major milestone this week -- having zero areas of abnormal dryness for the first time in 25 years.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Suddenly soggy CA illustrates how climate change intensifies extreme weather—14 of 17 major reservoirs filled 70%+ and 0 dry areas mapped for first time in 25 years. Welcome relief comes after state endured two of worst droughts on record in last 15 years. https://lat.ms/4ra6TPt
Amazing, must-see satellite snapshots from space, per NASA Earth Observatory, help to understand impacts of climate change and "the growing human imprint on planet Earth." 🌎 https://bit.ly/4bo16AS
Our Changing Planet, as Seen From Space
E360 Digest January 8, 2026 Our Changing Planet, as Seen From Space A plankton bloom in the Baltic Sea in July. Scientists say manure and fertilizer runoff from European farms is fueling blooms. NASA Humans are altering the planet on an unthinkable scal...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Amazing, must-see satellite snapshots from space, per NASA Earth Observatory, help to understand impacts of climate change and "the growing human imprint on planet Earth." 🌎 https://bit.ly/4bo16AS
Enduring 3-year drought spun Greece into cycle of weather whiplash that serves as climate warning & model for solutions. As reservoir levels fell, Athens took action to boost water security w/ strong policies/investments in new infrastructure, smart meters & wastewater reuse. https://bit.ly/4qo4pN2
Water scarcity concerns highlighted during Greece's Epiphany events
Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Enduring 3-year drought spun Greece into cycle of weather whiplash that serves as climate warning & model for solutions. As reservoir levels fell, Athens took action to boost water security w/ strong policies/investments in new infrastructure, smart meters & wastewater reuse. https://bit.ly/4qo4pN2
🪶 🌀 Simply stunning. A hypnotic murmuration dazzled photographers at an English nature reserve as the first full moon of 2026 rose in the background.
Zoe Broughton captured the sight at Otmoor Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire as the Wolf Moon shone in the distance during sunset.
Zoe Broughton captured the sight at Otmoor Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire as the Wolf Moon shone in the distance during sunset.
January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
🪶 🌀 Simply stunning. A hypnotic murmuration dazzled photographers at an English nature reserve as the first full moon of 2026 rose in the background.
Zoe Broughton captured the sight at Otmoor Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire as the Wolf Moon shone in the distance during sunset.
Zoe Broughton captured the sight at Otmoor Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire as the Wolf Moon shone in the distance during sunset.
Norway's stunning EV-olution hit 96% of new cars in 2025 & attained nation's goal of phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales! Norway now looks to integrate EV energy into national grid: "The market has essentially gone straight from gas and diesel to full EVs." https://bit.ly/3N02r75
Norway Just Reached 96% Electric Car Sales and Gas Is Basically Over
Norway closed 2025 with 96% of new cars fully electric, a record that gave Tesla its best year yet there and turned combustion models into statistical outliers.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Norway's stunning EV-olution hit 96% of new cars in 2025 & attained nation's goal of phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales! Norway now looks to integrate EV energy into national grid: "The market has essentially gone straight from gas and diesel to full EVs." https://bit.ly/3N02r75
This IL solar array reclaims a toxic Superfund site, provides power to 1K households AND lowers energy bills. Combo of solar plans with state incentives for low-income projects shows how clean energy clean-ups mark a successful trend gaining traction nationwide. https://bit.ly/4pnvOxq
How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois
A new 9.1-MW solar array will help residents of Waukegan, Illinois, reduce energy bills. State incentives for low-income solar made the project possible.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
This IL solar array reclaims a toxic Superfund site, provides power to 1K households AND lowers energy bills. Combo of solar plans with state incentives for low-income projects shows how clean energy clean-ups mark a successful trend gaining traction nationwide. https://bit.ly/4pnvOxq
65% of US registered voters can show the receipts of rising food prices/power bills/insurance premiums, per new Yale University polling. “...Huge increase in the proportion of Americans who think climate change should be a priority." https://bit.ly/49bQTEX
US voters linking climate crisis to rising bills despite Trump's ‘green scam' claims
New polling shows 65% of registered US voters believe global heating is affecting cost of living
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January 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
65% of US registered voters can show the receipts of rising food prices/power bills/insurance premiums, per new Yale University polling. “...Huge increase in the proportion of Americans who think climate change should be a priority." https://bit.ly/49bQTEX
A Top 10 list to celebrate 2025! Solar & wind beat new power demand, EVs ascended, battery power surged onto grids & more victories fill these charts as the clean energy transition continues soaring to new heights. 🎉 🥳 https://bit.ly/48ZRYRt
Clean energy is still winning. These 10 charts prove it.
Solar and wind are beating new power demand, steelmaking is slowly getting off coal, and more clean energy victories are clear in these charts.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A Top 10 list to celebrate 2025! Solar & wind beat new power demand, EVs ascended, battery power surged onto grids & more victories fill these charts as the clean energy transition continues soaring to new heights. 🎉 🥳 https://bit.ly/48ZRYRt
🌊 🐢 A green sea turtle named Brownie was released offshore near Fairy Bower Beach in Manly, Australia, after almost a year of treatment and rehabilitation. Veterinarian Gabi Tobias said the release marked one of the longest patient recoveries in the hospital’s 50-year history.
December 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🌊 🐢 A green sea turtle named Brownie was released offshore near Fairy Bower Beach in Manly, Australia, after almost a year of treatment and rehabilitation. Veterinarian Gabi Tobias said the release marked one of the longest patient recoveries in the hospital’s 50-year history.
The clean energy transition keeps rolling through 2025 with 92% of new power capacity added to grid coming via solar (50.5%), wind (10.3%) and battery storage (31.3%) — which follows 96% clean capacity added in 2024, per chart/analysis of EIA data! https://bit.ly/4qnTene
Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US -- despite Trump
Trump spent much of 2025 boosting fossil fuels and blocking renewables, but 92% of new power additions through November were solar, wind, or batteries.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The clean energy transition keeps rolling through 2025 with 92% of new power capacity added to grid coming via solar (50.5%), wind (10.3%) and battery storage (31.3%) — which follows 96% clean capacity added in 2024, per chart/analysis of EIA data! https://bit.ly/4qnTene
Wildlife crossings bring a sensible — and SAFE — solution for humans, animals and habitats.
The largest in North America is open now in Colorado, adding to others across several states and Canada, with an expected 90% drop in wildlife-vehicle crashes, per officials. https://yhoo.it/4b4ZV9n
The largest in North America is open now in Colorado, adding to others across several states and Canada, with an expected 90% drop in wildlife-vehicle crashes, per officials. https://yhoo.it/4b4ZV9n
North America's largest wildlife overpass opens over busy, remote road
About 100,000 vehicles travel in the remote area each day, the Colorado Department of Transportation said.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Wildlife crossings bring a sensible — and SAFE — solution for humans, animals and habitats.
The largest in North America is open now in Colorado, adding to others across several states and Canada, with an expected 90% drop in wildlife-vehicle crashes, per officials. https://yhoo.it/4b4ZV9n
The largest in North America is open now in Colorado, adding to others across several states and Canada, with an expected 90% drop in wildlife-vehicle crashes, per officials. https://yhoo.it/4b4ZV9n