US philanthropies and nonprofits focused on climate change are increasingly worried as the Donald Trump administration is reportedly drafting an executive order that might revoke tax-free status for groups involved in climate and racial justice projects. This move follows Trump's earlier actions to dismantle climate-related government programs, and there is concern that this could set a precedent for future administrations to target nonprofits based on political motivations.

Food manufacturers are preparing for Extended Producer Responsibility regulations in California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota and Oregon, which will make producers responsible for fees to manage recycling, and other states are eyeing similar measures. "This is very common in Europe and in different parts of the world, but it's brand new in the United States so [states are] still trying to figure out what kind of actions they can take," said Mark Bescher of SNAC International.

Most Americans consider climate change a "major threat," per the Pew Research Center, yet the majority "rarely or never" discuss the issue due to a phenomenon known as the "spiral of silence," according to new research from George Mason University and Yale University. "When we don't hear an opinion, or we don't hear our thoughts out there, we assume we're in the minority, and we become sort of afraid to speak out about it," said lead author Margaret Orr. To combat the issue and prevent it from slowing climate action, Orr says people should make a point about expressing their concerns more openly.

Nearly $7.9 billion in clean energy investments were nixed and downsized in the first quarter of 2025 due to tax credit uncertainty, reports E2. The cancellations, which include 16 large-scale factories, were expected to create 7,800 jobs. Despite the uncertainty, $1.6 billion in investments were announced in March.

DTE Energy started building the 100-megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park in Michigan to support Ford Motor's goal of using 100% carbon-free electricity at its manufacturing facilities in the state. Ford has purchased 650 megawatts of renewable energy through DTE's MIGreenPower program, marking the largest such purchase by a US utility. The solar park is expected to be operational next year.

Norway is the top European market for electric vehicle adoption, with EVs making up 88.9% of new car registrations last year, surpassing Denmark's 51.5%. The nearly 90% adoption level stems from consistent government policies since the 1990s, including tax exemptions and incentives that have remained stable over time. The country also has a comprehensive charging network and has effectively promoted the environmental benefits of EVs.

RBW EV Cars, a British manufacturer of niche electric vehicles, has started construction on an $8 million factory in Danville, Va. The plant represents a significant expansion into the US market for the firm, which will produce left-hand drive models at the site. The facility will also house the company's US EV platform development team.

Electrolux has pledged that just over one-third -- 35% -- of the steel and plastic used to make its products will come from recycled sources by 2030. This represents a significant increase from the company's previous target, which focused only on recycled plastics.

High-profile partnerships with energy giants like ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum are at risk due to proposed funding cuts by the Energy Department. These partnerships involve crucial projects in hydrogen fuel, carbon capture and long-duration energy storage. The uncertainty around government support raises concerns about the future of these collaborations and innovation in clean energy technology.

President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to bypass the traditional regulatory process, a move legal scholars call a significant and potentially illegal power expansion. The orders include repealing regulations without public comment and sunsetting long-standing environmental protections. "[W]e could see, again, a radical reshaping of the regulatory ... structure in a very short time," said Nina Mendelson of the University of Michigan.

The Environmental Protection Agency may ease coal ash regulations, in a possible reversal of stricter rules implemented by the Biden administration. Critics worry that the deregulation could lead to increased groundwater contamination, as coal ash contains heavy metals like arsenic and lead. The first federal standards were introduced in 2015 in response to disasters involving coal ash and require water monitoring and liners for new storage sites to prevent groundwater pollution.