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
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Defending limits on climate pollution from cars and light trucks
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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
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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
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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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EDF Statement on the Green Shipping Challenge
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New Tool Shows Air Pollution’s Path
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Senate bill can reduce climate pollution through “race to the top”
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New Jersey BPU must help natural gas utilities comply with state’s Global Warming Response Act
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EDF Announces New Collaboration with The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment to Assess Net Zero Financial Sector Initiative
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REPORT: For Senior Populations, Black Americans Are Three Times More Likely to Die from Exposure to Particle Pollution Than White Americans
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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. Climate
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Kritee K
Senior Scientist
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Ilissa Ocko
Senior Climate Scientist, 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
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Media contact
Keith Gaby
(202) 572-3336 (office)