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Rebecca Shaw, Ph.D. Associate Vice President, Ecosystems
Michael Regan Director of Energy Effiiciency, Climate
Scott Edwards Director of Latin America & Caribbean, Oceans

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Our climate and energy goals

What we're working toward in 2012

Clearing the air

Energy efficiency director Michael Regan explores three ways we can cut air pollution and still have the power we need.

Climate change is our most formidable challenge.

Cleaner energy sources and greater energy efficiency will cut carbon pollution and help stabilize the climate.


GOAL Win permanent cuts in domestic global warming pollution

 

GOAL Spur development of a smart electric grid across the U.S.

 

GOAL Minimize impacts of natural gas and other large-scale energy generation

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    How we'll do it

    We're advocating strict regulations to make natural gas a safe, low-carbon source of energy.

    Our natural gas work »

 

GOAL Help win carbon limits in key countries around the world

 

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By the numbers


  • 65% of global warming pollution is estimated to come from energy generation and use

That's why our Climate Corps program matches organizations with MBA and MPA students to uncover energy efficiency savings.

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