
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.
- Timeline
Our groundbreaking push to cut methane on 3 critical fronts
- Explainer
This pollution is making both people and the planet sick
- Initiative
Building climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps
- Explainer
Clean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
- Article
The Clean Air Act — and your family’s health and safety — are under attack
- Project
We launched a satellite to fight climate pollution and slow global warming
Resources
- Toolkit
How we can fight climate change misinformation
- Explainer
9 ways we know humans caused climate change
- Article
What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
- Video
Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming
- Overview
How we’re working to slash climate and air pollution from global shipping
- Explainer
Extreme weather gets a boost from climate change
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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A Win for Communities: Colorado Strengthens Requirements for Air Quality Monitoring near Oil and Gas Sites
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Trump EPA Website Offers to Help Sources Emit Pollution Instead of Complying with Standards
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Meet KeShaun Pearson, fighting for clean air in Memphis
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New York State Proposes Reporting Guidance for Major Polluters
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EDF Files Second Lawsuit for Records about Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Endangerment Finding
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EDF Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA’s Unlawful Delay of Climate Pollution Reporting
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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.
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 905-5718 (office)