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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.
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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...
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.
bit.ly
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
bit.ly
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.
bit.ly
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.
yhoo.it
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
People across the planet plugged into EVs at an astonishing clip in 2025 (25% of new car sales worldwide, with 2 weeks still to go)!
EV sales now top 10% in 39 countries. "Emerging markets are no longer catching up; they are leading the shift to electric mobility." ⚡🚗 https://bit.ly/4j0qWwA
EV sales now top 10% in 39 countries. "Emerging markets are no longer catching up; they are leading the shift to electric mobility." ⚡🚗 https://bit.ly/4j0qWwA
25% of new cars sold globally in 2025 were EVs – here's who bought them
More than 25% of new cars sold globally in 2025 are now EVs, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
People across the planet plugged into EVs at an astonishing clip in 2025 (25% of new car sales worldwide, with 2 weeks still to go)!
EV sales now top 10% in 39 countries. "Emerging markets are no longer catching up; they are leading the shift to electric mobility." ⚡🚗 https://bit.ly/4j0qWwA
EV sales now top 10% in 39 countries. "Emerging markets are no longer catching up; they are leading the shift to electric mobility." ⚡🚗 https://bit.ly/4j0qWwA
Crucial annual Arctic checkup raises alarms as melting permafrost impacts 200 Alaskan rivers with toxic "rusting"—runoff leaching from soil into waterways. Report also found season surface air temps reached warmest on record dating back 125 years. https://nyti.ms/3YxjlMG
Arctic Report Card Marks Record Temperatures and Rainfall in Arctic
A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways.
nyti.ms
December 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Crucial annual Arctic checkup raises alarms as melting permafrost impacts 200 Alaskan rivers with toxic "rusting"—runoff leaching from soil into waterways. Report also found season surface air temps reached warmest on record dating back 125 years. https://nyti.ms/3YxjlMG
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New EDF Release: EDF Celebrates Finalization of Canada’s Oil and Gas Methane Regulations
Read more here ⬇️
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Read more here ⬇️
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EDF Celebrates Finalization of Canada’s Oil and Gas Methane Regulations
Today the Canadian Government announced the finalization of its long-awaited oil and gas methane regulation.
edf.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
New EDF Release: EDF Celebrates Finalization of Canada’s Oil and Gas Methane Regulations
Read more here ⬇️
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Read more here ⬇️
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Thousands of people were forced to evacuate in WA after "an unusually strong atmospheric river" dumped 12+ in (30 cm) of rain in parts of the state, per AP.
Video shows the Cedar River reaching a record high on Thursday, December 11, along with rescues being carried out across the state.
Video shows the Cedar River reaching a record high on Thursday, December 11, along with rescues being carried out across the state.
December 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate in WA after "an unusually strong atmospheric river" dumped 12+ in (30 cm) of rain in parts of the state, per AP.
Video shows the Cedar River reaching a record high on Thursday, December 11, along with rescues being carried out across the state.
Video shows the Cedar River reaching a record high on Thursday, December 11, along with rescues being carried out across the state.
Remember President Trump’s day one executive order that halted wind power development? Thanks to a challenge brought by 17 states and D.C.—supported by EDF and other public-interest groups—a federal judge has now ruled the order unlawful.
Learn more: https://lat.ms/4oRjN35
Learn more: https://lat.ms/4oRjN35
December 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Remember President Trump’s day one executive order that halted wind power development? Thanks to a challenge brought by 17 states and D.C.—supported by EDF and other public-interest groups—a federal judge has now ruled the order unlawful.
Learn more: https://lat.ms/4oRjN35
Learn more: https://lat.ms/4oRjN35
Several residents were rescued from rising floodwaters in Orting, WA, on 12/10 as the NWS warned of “considerable flooding impacts” across parts of the Pacific Northwest.
Here's how flooding & drought on the West Coast are exacerbated by climate change: https://www.edf.org/Z6Vw
Here's how flooding & drought on the West Coast are exacerbated by climate change: https://www.edf.org/Z6Vw
December 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Several residents were rescued from rising floodwaters in Orting, WA, on 12/10 as the NWS warned of “considerable flooding impacts” across parts of the Pacific Northwest.
Here's how flooding & drought on the West Coast are exacerbated by climate change: https://www.edf.org/Z6Vw
Here's how flooding & drought on the West Coast are exacerbated by climate change: https://www.edf.org/Z6Vw
It’s official: New Yorkers are breathing cleaner air, and they have the successful congestion relief program to thank for it.
Air pollution (PM 2.5) in parts of Manhattan declined by nearly a QUARTER in first 6 months of program, per new Cornell study. https://bloom.bg/44iaMZx
Air pollution (PM 2.5) in parts of Manhattan declined by nearly a QUARTER in first 6 months of program, per new Cornell study. https://bloom.bg/44iaMZx
December 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It’s official: New Yorkers are breathing cleaner air, and they have the successful congestion relief program to thank for it.
Air pollution (PM 2.5) in parts of Manhattan declined by nearly a QUARTER in first 6 months of program, per new Cornell study. https://bloom.bg/44iaMZx
Air pollution (PM 2.5) in parts of Manhattan declined by nearly a QUARTER in first 6 months of program, per new Cornell study. https://bloom.bg/44iaMZx
Transparency prevailing over secrecy.
On Monday, a federal court ruled that the Trump Admin must release records related to the secretly created group that wrote a widely-discredited report aimed at undermining the ability to combat the climate crisis: https://bit.ly/3XKyycT
On Monday, a federal court ruled that the Trump Admin must release records related to the secretly created group that wrote a widely-discredited report aimed at undermining the ability to combat the climate crisis: https://bit.ly/3XKyycT
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Transparency prevailing over secrecy.
On Monday, a federal court ruled that the Trump Admin must release records related to the secretly created group that wrote a widely-discredited report aimed at undermining the ability to combat the climate crisis: https://bit.ly/3XKyycT
On Monday, a federal court ruled that the Trump Admin must release records related to the secretly created group that wrote a widely-discredited report aimed at undermining the ability to combat the climate crisis: https://bit.ly/3XKyycT
Fascinating look at battery boom that started 15 years ago with an experiment in a Chilean desert. Battery prices dropped 90% since then & "are increasingly saving electric grids around the world." https://nyti.ms/48HofeT
Once a Gamble in the Desert, Electric Grid Batteries Are Everywhere
An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world.
nyti.ms
December 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Fascinating look at battery boom that started 15 years ago with an experiment in a Chilean desert. Battery prices dropped 90% since then & "are increasingly saving electric grids around the world." https://nyti.ms/48HofeT
A new statewide survey finds that rising costs are squeezing Arizonans — and they want more affordable clean power.
The message is clear: now’s the time to add solar & wind — our fastest, cheapest and most water-smart energy options. https://bit.ly/443NdUg
The message is clear: now’s the time to add solar & wind — our fastest, cheapest and most water-smart energy options. https://bit.ly/443NdUg
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A new statewide survey finds that rising costs are squeezing Arizonans — and they want more affordable clean power.
The message is clear: now’s the time to add solar & wind — our fastest, cheapest and most water-smart energy options. https://bit.ly/443NdUg
The message is clear: now’s the time to add solar & wind — our fastest, cheapest and most water-smart energy options. https://bit.ly/443NdUg
EDF & 12 other groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration EPA’s latest unlawful attempt to delay protections against methane pollution, which would pose major health risks to Americans and waste an enormous amount of energy. Read more https://bit.ly/4aCcPeG
December 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
EDF & 12 other groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration EPA’s latest unlawful attempt to delay protections against methane pollution, which would pose major health risks to Americans and waste an enormous amount of energy. Read more https://bit.ly/4aCcPeG
💔 Satellite imagery captured the extent of cyclones and #extremeweather that devastated parts of Asia in late November, including in #SriLanka ’s capital Colombo, the Aceh region of #Indonesia ’s Sumatra island, & the southern #Thailand city, Hat Yai.
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
💔 Satellite imagery captured the extent of cyclones and #extremeweather that devastated parts of Asia in late November, including in #SriLanka ’s capital Colombo, the Aceh region of #Indonesia ’s Sumatra island, & the southern #Thailand city, Hat Yai.
Together we can protect our air, water and health.
And this Giving Tuesday, if you give before midnight tonight you can maximize your impact to protect people and the environment.
Will you join us? https://www.edf.org/Z6H6
And this Giving Tuesday, if you give before midnight tonight you can maximize your impact to protect people and the environment.
Will you join us? https://www.edf.org/Z6H6
December 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Together we can protect our air, water and health.
And this Giving Tuesday, if you give before midnight tonight you can maximize your impact to protect people and the environment.
Will you join us? https://www.edf.org/Z6H6
And this Giving Tuesday, if you give before midnight tonight you can maximize your impact to protect people and the environment.
Will you join us? https://www.edf.org/Z6H6
The Trump Admin's proposal to rescind Endangerment Finding + climate pollution standards for motor vehicles would lead to:
📈 gas prices
📈 job losses
📈 home insurance premiums
📈 pollution fueling extreme weather events
Our analysis: https://bit.ly/43LhpU0
📈 gas prices
📈 job losses
📈 home insurance premiums
📈 pollution fueling extreme weather events
Our analysis: https://bit.ly/43LhpU0
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Trump Admin's proposal to rescind Endangerment Finding + climate pollution standards for motor vehicles would lead to:
📈 gas prices
📈 job losses
📈 home insurance premiums
📈 pollution fueling extreme weather events
Our analysis: https://bit.ly/43LhpU0
📈 gas prices
📈 job losses
📈 home insurance premiums
📈 pollution fueling extreme weather events
Our analysis: https://bit.ly/43LhpU0
#COP30 wasn’t a once-and-for-all fix on climate, but it pushed real work forward. Over the past two weeks, countries, Indigenous leaders, and businesses signaled a clear shared ambition for climate action. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#COP30 wasn’t a once-and-for-all fix on climate, but it pushed real work forward. Over the past two weeks, countries, Indigenous leaders, and businesses signaled a clear shared ambition for climate action. 1/2
10 years ago, Aliso Canyon was a wake-up call to the widespread, often invisible problem of methane leaks.
As the Trump Admin rolls back key methane protections, this anniversary is an urgent reminder that controlling methane is vital to our climate and health.
As the Trump Admin rolls back key methane protections, this anniversary is an urgent reminder that controlling methane is vital to our climate and health.
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
10 years ago, Aliso Canyon was a wake-up call to the widespread, often invisible problem of methane leaks.
As the Trump Admin rolls back key methane protections, this anniversary is an urgent reminder that controlling methane is vital to our climate and health.
As the Trump Admin rolls back key methane protections, this anniversary is an urgent reminder that controlling methane is vital to our climate and health.
The Trump administration’s new proposal would strip vital protections from nearly all wetlands in U.S. This puts our drinking water, flood protection & wildlife habitats at risk—all to benefit commercial developers & polluters.
Learn more about this dangerous rollback & how EDF is fighting back:
Learn more about this dangerous rollback & how EDF is fighting back:
Trump's new proposal will dismantle wetlands protections and increase flood risk
The Trump administration has just announced that they will redefine which wetlands and waters have Clean Water Act protections in a new proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. This rule creates tremendous uncertainty and risk for our nation’s drinking water, flood protections and critic..
blogs.edf.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Trump administration’s new proposal would strip vital protections from nearly all wetlands in U.S. This puts our drinking water, flood protection & wildlife habitats at risk—all to benefit commercial developers & polluters.
Learn more about this dangerous rollback & how EDF is fighting back:
Learn more about this dangerous rollback & how EDF is fighting back:
Much of the opposition to Trump Admin’s efforts to end a successful emissions reporting program is from industry groups & GOP members of Congress, per Washington Examiner look at public comments. That's because ending it puts companies at competitive disadvantage. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ph7uO1
Republicans and fossil fuel industry ask Trump EPA to keep emissions reporting
While Republicans have backed Trump's climate rollbacks, many are now breaking with the administration and urging EPA to reverse course.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Much of the opposition to Trump Admin’s efforts to end a successful emissions reporting program is from industry groups & GOP members of Congress, per Washington Examiner look at public comments. That's because ending it puts companies at competitive disadvantage. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ph7uO1
The Global Methane Pledge was launched in 2021 to cut global methane 30%+ by 2030. 4 years later, latest UN report shows we are not yet on track to meet that goal.
Ambitious action is needed to secure cleaner air, stronger economies & a brighter future: https://bit.ly/4oaj8tl
Ambitious action is needed to secure cleaner air, stronger economies & a brighter future: https://bit.ly/4oaj8tl
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The Global Methane Pledge was launched in 2021 to cut global methane 30%+ by 2030. 4 years later, latest UN report shows we are not yet on track to meet that goal.
Ambitious action is needed to secure cleaner air, stronger economies & a brighter future: https://bit.ly/4oaj8tl
Ambitious action is needed to secure cleaner air, stronger economies & a brighter future: https://bit.ly/4oaj8tl