Operation: Climate Vote
One Down, One to Go
The House's close 'yes' vote on the landmark American Clean Energy and Security Act is a critical victory. The next big challenge is in the Senate.
- How your rep voted: Take action.
- 10 outrageous claims: What opponents said, EDF rebuttals.
- Infographic: Steps to climate action.
Top left: EDF's Fred Krupp greets Rep. Henry Waxman, the bill's co-sponsor, at an EDF reception in May.
Less Carbon, More Jobs
Mapping the New Energy Economy in 20 States
From Arkansas to Utah and Virginia, hundreds of firms are poised to benefit from a cap on global warming pollution.
- Interactive maps: 20 states.
- Regional action page: EDF's state and local campaigns.
Warming and Wildlife
Feeling the Heat: Seven Critters and Plants at Risk
From the Canada lynx to the American pika, countless plants and animals are in peril from a warming planet.
- Canada lynx: Snow hunter.
- American pika: Furball 'rabbit.'
- A very different life: Our expert's summary of a recent climate report.
News & Publications
07/01/2009
EPA Proposal to Cut Air Pollution from Big Ships Will Save Lives, Protect Public Health
06/26/2009
Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on House Passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act
06/25/2009
EDF, Rancher Group Praise New Montana Strategy to Save Declining Sage-Grouse
06/23/2009
“Green Dining” Best Practices for Chefs and Corporations Cut Environmental Impacts and Costs
06/23/2009
National Climate Policy Will Bring Greener Pastures to Colorado
06/22/2009
New Federal Transportation Bill Connects Needed Reforms to Fighting Climate Change
06/18/2009
Profile on Cement Industry Mitigating industry costs and improving competitiveness with a carbon cap; featuring Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Hot Topics
Visuals: How a Cap Creates Jobs
Get a step-by-step picture of how a carbon cap will spark new jobs, lift the economy and clean the air.
Visuals: A Cap
And Utility Bills
See how a cap on carbon will keep your energy bills affordable and promote a clean energy future.
Interactive Map: Two Scenarios
You decide which way emissions will go: grow with no action to stabilize our climate — or shrink with action.
Cutting Carbon
For Pennies a Day
The cost of capping carbon is almost too small to measure.
Carbon Caps = Hard Hats
Why do the mayor of Braddock, Pa., and the United Steelworkers back a carbon cap? In a word: Jobs.
Farmers and a Carbon Cap
EDF is working on solutions to pay farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
National Ad Campaign
See why the head of Duke Energy, a giant coal-burning utility, supports a cap on carbon emissions.
Nuts and Bolts
Of Cap and Trade
Why is a cap on carbon the best way to tackle climate change? What does the 'cap' do, and how does trading spur investment?
