@EnvDefenseFund's Energy Transition team. Working to bend the curve on global GHG emissions from fossil fuel production and use by 2030, cleanly equitably.
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Electric trucks aren't just reducing climate pollution — they're helping cut harmful air pollution in communities while offering fleets greater fuel-cost stability.
Catch up on May's biggest zero-emission truck and bus announcements: blogs.edf.org/energyexchange…
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Data centers are growing fast in Pennsylvania, but there are ways to protect customer bills. ⚡
EDF's Michael Zimmerman explains how pairing load growth with clean energy demand flexibility, while ensuring data centers pay their fair share, can help. @PennLive youtube.com/watch?v=FKOT9hSi…
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NEW: Clean power remains the dominant source of new U.S. electricity development.
After a record year in 2025, 222 GW of capacity remains planned/under construction nationwide. New data shows policy barriers are creating new challenges for deployment 👉 edf.org/media/report-clean-p…
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Nearly 4 million Illinois residents live within half a mile of a warehouse, where diesel truck pollution is a growing concern. State lawmakers now have a chance to address the pollution and lack of transparency. New EDF findings ⬇️ blogs.edf.org/energyexchange…
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Momentum for electric freight continues.
✅ 370-truck Tesla Semi order from WattEV
✅ New electric refuse trucks in Issaquah, WA
✅ Long Beach launches zero-emission collection truck pilot
See the biggest electric truck deployment announcements from May: blogs.edf.org/energyexchange…
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At @OurOceanOOC, EDF's Marie Hubatova joins policymakers & maritime leaders to discuss how shipping can pursue lower-emission fuels while protecting ocean health.
We look forward to partnering w/ Univ. College London, @PATNAINITIATIVE, @NICCEEGlobalCtr & One Planet Port. #OOC11
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📈 @pjminterconnect projects a ~40% spike in PA’s electric demand by 2035, largely driven by rapid data center growth.
EDF's Michael Zimmerman joined @PennLive's ed board to discuss protecting affordability so households aren't left footing the bill. ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=FKOT9hSi…
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Responsible energy development includes responsible cleanup.
A new op-ed from @BreatheUtah & @MormonStewards makes the case for finalizing Utah's risk-based bonding reforms to reduce taxpayer exposure and strengthen accountability. Via @DeseretNews: deseret.com/opinion/2026/05/…
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New research shows a disproportionate share of Illinois warehouses are located in communities of color, worsening diesel pollution and health risks. State-defined environmental justice communities make up 1.3% of the state — but contain 41% of warehouses. 🏭 More: blogs.edf.org/energyexchange…
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An open door isn’t enough: why community voices matter in energy decision-making
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Grid connection delays do more than slow projects down — they can make electrification more expensive and less accessible for customers. EDF analysis explores how timeline tracking can improve visibility and help accelerate the clean energy transition. 🔗 More: bit.ly/43HIff6
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Electric waste fleets are growing nationwide. Issaquah, WA deployed the state’s first fully integrated electric side-loading refuse trucks through Recology, while Long Beach launched a pilot with two zero-emission collection trucks to assess performance and support fleet electrification.
Read more here ⬇️
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Diesel trucks emit significant pollution around warehouses. 🚚📦 Nearly 4 million Illinois residents live within half a mile of a warehouse — but regulations to protect public health haven't kept up.
New EDF report examines the impact on IL communities ⬇️ blogs.edf.org/global-clean-a…
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As extreme heat intensifies, we need global climate solutions that deliver results now. Cutting methane is one of the most effective ways to slow near-term warming, & the tools to do it already exist.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's act #NowForClimate. worldenvironmentday.global/
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High methane loss rates from conventional wells are weighing down the Appalachian energy industry. As energy markets demand cleaner, transparent energy sources, reducing methane waste is becoming critical to the region’s competitiveness.
More from EDF: bit.ly/4vjEngj
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Utah's proposed oil & gas bond rule is a major step in ensuring operators — not taxpayers — cover the cost of well cleanup.
A new @BreatheUtah op-ed argues the state should finalize the rule while strengthening key provisions to better protect the public. deseret.com/opinion/2026/05/…
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The world is facing an energy affordability challenge while billions of cubic meters of natural gas are lost through leaks, venting & flaring.
@FredKrupp explains in @WSJ how cutting methane waste can bolster energy security, lower costs & cut pollution: webreprints.djreprints.com/2…
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Rapid warehouse growth across Illinois is increasing diesel pollution, generating at least 683,000 truck trips per day. Illinoisans are bearing the health and environmental costs. Explore the new findings. ⬇️🧵 blogs.edf.org/global-clean-a…
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New EDF report examines the impact of truck-attracting warehouses on the 3.7 million Illinois residents living within a half-mile of one, especially communities of color. 🏭🚚
Access the full report: library.edf.org/AssetLink/8k…
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No federal or state database tracks facilities that attract, rather than produce, pollution. In Illinois, the Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act can help reduce diesel pollution and protect at-risk neighborhoods.
📄 More in our blog: blogs.edf.org/energyexchange…
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