Climate pollution
Cutting greenhouse gases to build a safer climate
Greenhouse gas emissions from various sources of pollution drive global warming. Reducing them is key to limiting climate change.
We’re creating solutions to cut those emissions in ways that benefit the environment and communities, building the safer climate we all deserve.
Our work
There are meaningful, cost-effective ways to make a difference today. Here are some areas where we’re taking action.
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TimelineOur groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts
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ExplainerThis pollution is making both people and the planet sick
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InitiativeBuilding climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps
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ExplainerClean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
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ExplainerHow the Trump administration is attacking limits on planet-warming pollution
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ProjectWe launched a satellite to fight climate pollution and slow global warming
Resources
- Toolkit
How we can fight climate change misinformation
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9 ways we know humans caused climate change
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What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
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Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming
- Overview
How we’re working to slash climate and air pollution from global shipping
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Extreme weather gets a boost from climate change
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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Trump Executive Orders to Support Coal Pollution Are Bad for American Health, Jobs, Will Increase Costs for Americans
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New Analysis Shows Extensive Number of Facilities Across the U.S. That Could Get a Trump EPA Pollution Pass
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Texas can create 150,000 jobs by plugging non-producing wells
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Petrochemical Lobbyists Email Trump EPA Administrator Zeldin, Ask to Exempt “All Sources” from Limits on Toxic Pollution
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Watch this TED Talk about the fastest way to slow global warming today
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A Win for Communities: Colorado Strengthens Requirements for Air Quality Monitoring near Oil and Gas Sites
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Our experts
We bring together people with diverse skills to tackle climate pollution. Here are some who represent key parts of this work.
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Lead Senior Scientist, Remote Sensing
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Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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General Counsel
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Senior Climate Scientist
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Vice President, Global Energy Transition
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Senior Director, Climate
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 905-5718 (office)
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