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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ExplainerMethane: A crucial opportunity in the climate fight
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ExplainerHow are our air and climate connected?
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ExplainerClean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
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Expert VoicesHave questions about electric vehicles? Our clean car expert has answers
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OverviewCutting carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry
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ArticleHow dairy companies and farmers can help save the planet
Resources
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Climate 411: Expert commentary on global climate change and clean air
- Expert Voices
Methane in the spotlight: 10 scientific facts you should know
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Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming
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How to save money on an EV in the U.S. in 2024
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What is 'prebunking' — and how to do it to help advance EVs
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Net Zero Action Accelerator
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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We need to close a mercury pollution loophole for lignite coal plants
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Calling on Marine Engine Manufacturers for Transparency of Emissions Data
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EPA Takes Important Action to Cut Petrochemical Pollution and Protect Public Health
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EPA Unveils Clean Truck Standards
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EPA Clean Truck Standards Are the Next Step to a Clean Transportation Future
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Governor Inslee moves Washington state one step closer to linking carbon market with California and Quebec
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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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Xiaolu Zhao
Senior Director, Climate
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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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Ritesh Gautam
Lead Senior Scientist
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Tianyi Sun
Climate Scientist
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 572-3396 (office)
(202) 905-5718 (mobile)
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