In the last two years, Texas has made over $100 million available in incentives for zero-emission trucks and buses. With incentive programs at the federal level uncertain, Texas has quietly but confidently become a leader in the clean truck industry. Texas’ light-touch approach to regulation allows it to move at the industry’s pace, focusing on incentives and policies that support Texas businesses and drive forward new ideas that bolster the state’s diverse economy.
The European Union’s methane regulation, set to begin reporting requirements this May, is a landmark step in climate policy. By targeting methane — a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a third of global warming – these rules reinforce Europe’s climate commitments and set a global standard for methane emissions reductions.
For a dozen years, study after scientific study has documented the vast amount of methane released to the atmosphere by oil and gas operations worldwide. Faced with mounting data, both producers and regulators have slowly but steadily ramped up efforts to cut these emissions, which are both a waste of natural resources and a powerful climate pollutant.
Until now, emphasis has largely been on chasing down large emissions sources, sometimes called super-emitters. After all, why not go after the biggest fish first? What’s more, big leaks are easier to find. But a new study led by EDF scientists builds an integrated analysis of measurement-based data spanning a range of emitting facilities across multiple US oil and gas basins calls this assumption into question.
by Ritesh Gautam and James Williams
Efforts to locate, measure and reduce the planet-warming methane emissions from global oil and gas operations often focus on large, concentrated sources. But a growing body of research suggests that by not tracking smaller, dispersed sources, regulators, operators and scientists are missing a significant share of the emissions problem.
The need to transition to zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles is urgent. Today, most of these vehicles run on diesel, which has massive consequences for human health. Thankfully, fleets have been embracing this challenge. In 2024, fleets again added a record number of EVs into their operations.
As we look towards 2025 and beyond, there is more funding available than ever before to help fleets make the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. These astounding investments are key to unlocking progress in the sector. Much of this funding is thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. These laws, focused on modernizing America’s infrastructure while addressing local air pollution, climate change and promoting clean energy, have allocated billions of dollars for electric vehicle infrastructure.
By Danielle Carey, Sepp Haukebo and Eduardo Boné-Morón
Renowned for its turquoise waters and unique marine ecosystems, The Bahamas is a natural wonder of the world. Yet, with all its beauty, the country faces critical challenges, including rising energy costs, environmental degradation and the growing impacts and threat of climate change. These issues jeopardize the region’s biodiversity, and the livelihoods and culture deeply tied to its marine environment. Amid these challenges, communities in The Bahamas are looking towards a groundbreaking opportunity: the electrification of small vessels, such as fishing and guiding boats, and small ferries.
