Climate: Securing a cleaner future

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. 

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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