Even as the administration in Washington ignores the dangers of climate change, we have reasons to hope.
To stop the rise of climate pollution – while growing the economy – we've zeroed in on solutions with the biggest impact.
Move to a 100% clean economy in the U.S. »
Why: The best science says the world must move aggressively to limit and remove pollution to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
How: Enact national legislation that puts a limit on climate pollution while letting everyone find faster and cheaper ways to meet our goals.
Lower climate pollution from oil and natural gas now »
Why: We'll slow climate change if we cut carbon pollution and potent gases like methane, even as we decarbonize the energy sector.
How: We're targeting key states to pass methane standards, pushing for national action, and sparking innovative, data-driven projects that are helping companies and countries speed reductions worldwide.
Boost efforts to help China effectively slash pollution »
Why: China is now the world's top emitter of climate pollution.
How: We're working with China's government to establish the largest carbon emission trading program in the world and to accelerate their shift to a low-carbon economy by addressing methane emissions.
Foster sustainable land use »
Why: Deforestation and some agricultural practices are major contributors to climate change.
How: We're advancing ideas that help increase the value of tropical rainforests, and we’re partnering with farmers in the U.S. to reduce emissions from fertilizer.
Updates on our climate work
Climate and energy posts
Posts by EDF experts, written for a general audience
Your holiday dinner talking points on climate change
November 22, 2019
The businesses that are — and are not — leading on climate change
November 9, 2019
The hidden cost of faster shipping — and what we can do about it
November 8, 2019
See all EDF Voices posts about Climate and Energy
Press releases
December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019
December 5, 2019
All climate-related press releases »
Publications
- Automatic cancellation, overall mitigation in global emissions, and Article 6 of the Paris AgreementType: ReportDate: December 11, 2019<p class="MsoNormal">Automatic cancellation, overall mitigation in global emissions, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: an economic analysis</p>
- Type: ReportDate: December 10, 2019This paper explores the economic implications of applying a partial automatic cancellation rate to emissions reductions generated under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- Type: ReportDate: December 2, 2019Fisheries are critically important for nutrition, food security and livelihoods of people around the world. With climate change expected to alter fisheries worldwide, building climate-resilient fisheries is key—read about five pathways governments and stakeholders can take so fisheries can thrive and continue to provide needed resources.
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