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New York State DEC Approves NESE Pipeline via Water Quality Permit

November 7, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York, New Jersey

The New York State DEC has issued a Section 401 Water Quality Certification under the federal Clean Water Act for the proposed pipeline.

U.S. Workers and Families Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Climate Denial

November 7, 2025 Ed Board MemoInternational, United StatesManish Bapna

As country leaders gather for COP30, the world must keep climate progress moving and invest in the health, safety, and prosperity of people across the planet.

Michigan Establishes New Rate for Large Energy Users Like Data Centers

November 6, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

The Michigan Public Service Commission announced a new tariff directed at new heavy energy users, such as data centers, in the Consumers Energy territory.

Hitting the Mark: How Targeted Deployment of Hydrogen Can Maximize Climate Benefits

November 6, 2025 ReportUnited StatesErik Kamrath, Dr. Carrie Schoeneberger, Pete Budden

Although federal incentives for hydrogen have been cut back, there is a near-term window of opportunity for clean hydrogen development and a need for longer-term policies to build up demand strategically. 

$1 Trillion: The Social Cost of Plastic in the United States

November 6, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesRenée Sharp, Shannon Goff

A new report shows that the true costs of plastic are far more than what you see on the price tag.

Baku to Belem Roadmap Presents Clear Set of Actions on Climate Finance

November 5, 2025 ReactionInternational

COP organizers from Baku to Belem released their report outlining how the world can meet its $1.3 trillion annual climate financing goal.

What Will It Take for COP30 to Deliver a Climate-Resilient and Prosperous Future?

November 4, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalYamide Dagnet

As extreme weather events increasingly devastate communities across the globe, COP30 must push for stronger, faster, and more creative ways to adapt to our changing climate and drive more effective, rapid emissions reductions.

Illinois Passes Transit Funding and Reform in Veto Session

October 31, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 2111 to modernize governance, avoid transit service cuts, and invest in the system and its users.

No Need for Gas from NESE, Will Bring Higher Bills and Air Pollution  

October 31, 2025 BackgrounderNew YorkSamantha Wilt

Proposed pipeline will leave New Yorkers on the hook.

Illinois Passes Historic Energy Bill that Acts to Curb Surging Electricity Prices

October 30, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois

The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. 

Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Conservationists Sue FERC for Reissuing Vacated Gas Pipeline Certificate

October 30, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

FERC’s unlawful resurrection of Transco’s zombie gas pipeline threatens communities.

Addressing Energy Efficiency and Hydrofluorocarbon Pollutants Through Regional Centers of Excellence

October 30, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalPrima Madan

What CoEs are and why they matter.

Why Nonstick Pans Are a Hot Mess

October 30, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

The reasons to get PFAS out of cookware go far beyond the kitchen.

Rewrite the Future

October 29, 2025 United States, California

Partnering with Hollywood to tell the story of climate change.

International Climate Finance Goals: Where Are We, Where Do We Need to Be, and How Do We Get There?

October 29, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalJoe Thwaites

Nearly a year since governments agreed on a set of new international climate finance goals, here’s an assessment of progress and what COP30 needs to deliver to keep on track.