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.
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TimelineOur groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts
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ExplainerHow are air pollution and climate change connected?
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InitiativeBuilding climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps
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ExplainerClean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
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ExplainerHow the Trump administration is attacking limits on planet-warming pollution
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OverviewOur cutting-edge science is guiding global action to reduce methane emissions
Resources
- Toolkit
How we can fight climate change misinformation
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9 ways we know humans caused climate change
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What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
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How we’re working to slash climate and air pollution from global shipping
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Measuring hydrogen emissions: A global research collaboration
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Extreme weather gets a boost from climate change
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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New York’s Climate Law Experiences Another Delay
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Trump’s EPA Abandons Defense of National Soot Standard That Saves Lives
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New York doesn’t need to choose between climate action and affordability
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California Can Lead the Next Generation of Clean, Affordable Cars – Again
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Flawed hydrogen tax credit implementation could undermine billions in U.S. projects
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Trump Administration Illegally Extends Michigan Coal Plant a Third Time, Despite Staggering Financial Losses and Breakdowns
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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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Low-Carbon Energy Scientist
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Lead Senior Scientist, MethaneSAT
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Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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General Counsel
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Senior Climate Scientist
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 905-5718 (office)
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