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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, cost-effective ways to make a difference today. Here are some areas where we’re taking action.
- Explainer
Methane: A crucial opportunity in the climate fight
- Explainer
How are our air and climate connected?
- Explainer
Clean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
- Fact sheet
5 facts that set the record straight on electric vehicles in the U.S.
- Overview
Cutting carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry
- Article
How dairy companies and farmers can help save the planet
Resources
- Blog
Climate 411: Expert commentary on global climate change and clean air
- Expert Voices
Methane in the spotlight: 10 scientific facts you should know
- Video
Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming
- Article
How to save money on an EV in the U.S. in 2024
- Explainer
What is ‘prebunking’ — and how to do it to help advance EVs
- Website
Net Zero Action Accelerator
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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Unanimous Appeals Court Denies Attempt to Block Climate Pollution Standards for Power Plants
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EDF Will Oppose Louisiana’s Legal Attacks on EPA’s Vital Clean Air Standards for Toxic Pollution
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New Jersey State Legislators Introduce Bill to Reduce Air Pollution Linked to Warehouses and Ports
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Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decision Pauses Good Neighbor Rule, Putting Communities at Risk
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Supreme Court Blocks Life-Saving Good Neighbor Rule in Shadow Docket Decision
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New York MTA Board Acknowledges Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause, Announces Cuts to Transit Projects
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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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Ritesh Gautam
Lead Senior Scientist
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Steven Hamburg
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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Vickie Patton
General Counsel
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Tianyi Sun
Climate Scientist
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Derek Walker
Vice President, U.S. Region
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Xiaolu Zhao
Senior Director, Climate
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 572-3396 (office)
(202) 905-5718 (mobile)