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.
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OverviewFighting for limits on power plant pollution
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Defending limits on climate pollution from cars and light trucks
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Reducing methane pollution from the oil and gas industry
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Using the supply chain to slash fertilizer pollution
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Cutting carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry
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Sustainable fuels: What shipping can learn from aviation
Resources
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Climate 411: Expert commentary on global climate change and clean air
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Where the climate is headed
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10 climate solutions that will help us fight back
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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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Farmers Business Network and Environmental Defense Fund Launch New Farm Operating Line of Credit that Incentivizes Farmers Who Implement Regenerative Ag
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Governor Cooper’s New Executive Order Will Raise Climate Ambition and Build a More Equitable Clean Energy Economy
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We Must Pass the Build Back Better Act
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Oregon’s New Climate Protection Program Helps Move Governor Brown’s Climate Pledge to Policy, But Gaps Remain
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Natural climate solutions cut a steady course through a sea of proposals for ocean carbon dioxide reduction
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Governor Murphy’s 2030 climate goal demands a new climate game plan for New Jersey
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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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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)
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