
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 and cost-effective opportunities available today. Here are some of the areas where we’re taking action.
- Overview
Fighting for limits on power plant pollution
- Overview
Defending limits on climate pollution from cars and light trucks
- Explainer
Methane: A crucial opportunity in the climate fight
- Case study
Using the supply chain to slash fertilizer pollution
- Overview
Cutting carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry
- Report
Sustainable fuels: What shipping can learn from aviation
Resources
- Blog
Climate 411: Expert commentary on global climate change and clean air
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Where the climate is headed
- Explainer
10 climate solutions that will help us fight back
- Interactive tool
How to lighten your carbon footprint from travel in three simple steps
- Website
Defend our future: Empowering young people to advance climate solutions
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Recapturing U.S. Leadership on Climate: Setting an Ambitious and Credible Nationally Determined Contribution
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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MARPOL at 50: EDF's commitment goes on
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Appeals Court Will Not Halt Good Neighbor Plan to Reduce Interstate Air Pollution from Coal-Plant Smokestacks
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EPA Proposal Strengthens Protections from Toxic Air Pollution
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New analysis shows that, in a decisive decade for climate action, Oregon must aim higher
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New Analysis: New Mexico Falling Far Short of Climate Goals, Leaders Must Pass Bold New Policy to Close Gap
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New Mexico is off course for reaching its climate goals, but there’s enormous opportunity for action
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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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Derek Walker
Vice President, U.S. Region
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Kritee K
Senior Scientist
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Ilissa Ocko
Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental Studies
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Vickie Patton
General Counsel
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Mandy Warner
Director, Climate & Clean Air Policy
Media contact
Keith Gaby
(202) 572-3336 (office)