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Texas left in the dust as New Mexico slashes methane intensity on its side of the Permian

By EDF Blogs / Published: December 3, 2025

New data and analysis show that while production increased in both states, decreasing loss rates in New Mexico reflects that progress is possible with strong methane standards.
Findings show that methane intensity on the New Mexico side of the Delaware sub-basin is half that of Texas, despite New Mexico doubling production since 2020, with the vast majority (83 percent) of basin-wide emissions coming from Texas.

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By Edwin LaMair / Published: November 20, 2025

DOE’s opaque changes to emissions model risk U.S. competitiveness and global credibility.
EDF finds that the changes could let fossil hydrogen projects claim methane emissions rates up to nine times lower than real-world measurements, cutting reported carbon intensity nearly in half and steering billions in credits toward hydrogen that wouldn’t meet U.S. or EU standards.

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By Nichole Saunders / Published: November 13, 2025

With EPA granting Texas primacy over Class VI wells, the state now controls permitting and oversight of underground carbon storage — and must prove it can enforce strong, science-based standards that protect people, water and climate.
To build global credibility and public trust, the Railroad Commission should strengthen monitoring, seismic risk management, enforcement capacity and community engagement — ensuring Texas’ carbon storage program is transparent, accountable and safe from the start.

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By EDF Blogs / Published: November 10, 2025

By Adam Kurland, Attorney, Federal Energy, Environmental Defense Fund and Nicole Pavia, Director, Clean Energy Infrastructure, Clean Air Task Force

Early, genuine engagement turns potential opposition into partnership — accelerating transmission projects and delivering shared benefits.
The most successful developers align projects with local priorities, from co-ownership models to infrastructure upgrades, creating lasting trust and progress.

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By Marissa Nixon / Published: November 10, 2025

Photo credit: Circuit EV Solutions

Target and DHL Express announced the incorporation of electric vans into their last mile delivery operations in October.
Hermann Services is celebrating 100 years in business with 15 new electric trucks that are a spin-off of their previous pilot program.

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By EDF Blogs / Published: November 6, 2025

EDF’s new peer-reviewed perspective highlights how efforts to cut greenhouse gases from planes must also reduce harmful pollutants that disproportionately affect nearby and disadvantaged communities.
Lowering the aromatic and sulfur content of jet fuel can cut particle pollution, improve public health, and reduce contrail formation — making skies cleaner and aviation more sustainable.

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