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Colorado needs a rule strong enough for more than 60,000 miles of pipelines

By EDF Blogs / Published: July 24, 2025

By Nini Gu & Magdalen Sullivan

  • The Colorado PUC is developing advanced leak detection & repair standards for pipelines – they should adopt comprehensive standards to address safety and environmental protection across the state’s extensive network of gas pipelines.
  • Strong pipeline leak detection and repair standards will improve community safety, help Colorado meet its climate goals and potentially inspire other states’ leaders and agencies to take action.

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Smarter jet fuel policies and carbon markets can power cleaner aviation

By Pedro Piris-Cabezas / Published: July 24, 2025

Amazing sunset at the airport. Refueling of the airplane before flight

  • Cleaner jet fuel and stronger carbon price signals can curb aviation’s climate and health impacts.
  • From cutting deadly air pollution near airports to boosting long-term decarbonization, two complementary policy tools offer a clear path forward for cleaner skies.

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Unlocking heat pump savings in Massachusetts: why rate design matters

By EDF Blogs / Published: July 22, 2025

Side view of outdoor energy unit hanging on brick wall of beautiful house on a sunny day. Air conditioner or air heat pump. Outdoor unit powered by renewable energy.

By Jolette Westbrook

  • Heat pumps can offer significant winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes if outdated electric rates are reformed.
  • Current MA electric rates hinder climate goals and discourage heat pump adoption; “2.0 rates” are urgently needed.

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June 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up

By Marissa Nixon / Published: July 7, 2025

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  • In June, Rivian doubled Amazon EV van deliveries to over 30,000, and Rizon electric box trucks expanded across Los Angeles fleets. 
  • Over 6,000 new zero-emission trucks were deployed in the first half of 2025, solidifying 2025 as the 3rd best year on record for zero-emission truck deployments.

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Stars, stripes, and fixin’ pipes: this Independence Day let’s celebrate Wyoming’s methane opportunity

By John Rutecki and Sean Hackett / Published: July 2, 2025

By John Rutecki & Sean Hackett

  • Wyoming has historically embraced responsible stewardship of the land and resources, and should now apply that principle to methane emissions from oil and gas. 
  • This will keep their energy exports competitive globally, encourage job growth in the methane mitigation industry and lead to cleaner air. Several operators in the state are already showing that lower-emissions production is possible and affordable. 

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Asian economies want low-emission natural gas – here’s how Canada can deliver

By Ari Pottens / Published: June 30, 2025

  • Japan’s government and Canada’s government are both backing an effort to build stronger emissions monitoring for the natural gas that Japan buys internationally.
  • Canada’s leaders can seize this opportunity for international climate leadership by finalizing federal methane regulations for Canadian production.

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