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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ArticleA look back: Ten years after Aliso Canyon, the worst gas leak in U.S. history
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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 are air pollution and climate change connected?
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Blog postWe can feed a growing population while shrinking fertilizer pollution. Here’s how.
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ExplainerHow the Trump administration is attacking limits on pollution
Resources
- Explainer
9 ways we know humans caused climate change
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Our cutting-edge science is guiding global action to cut methane emissions
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Measuring hydrogen emissions: A global research collaboration
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What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
- Toolkit
How we can fight climate change misinformation
- Explainer
Extreme weather gets a boost from climate change
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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Climate change is a math problem. The solution is smart economics.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin to Headline Climate Denial Conference Tomorrow
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Trump Administration EPA Moves to Weaken Federal Methane Standards
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Trump Administration Once Again Mandates Continued Operation of Costly, Unreliable and Highly-Polluting Colorado Coal Plant
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Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
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EDF, Allies Call on EPA to “Abandon Illegal Proposal” to Roll back Good Neighbor Protections
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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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Low-Carbon Energy Scientist
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Lead Senior Scientist, MethaneSAT
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Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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General Counsel
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Senior Climate Scientist
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 905-5718 (office)
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