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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ExplainerHow are air pollution and climate change connected?
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InitiativeBuilding climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps
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OverviewOur cutting-edge science is guiding global action to cut methane emissions
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ExplainerClean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
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Blog postWe can feed a growing population while shrinking fertilizer pollution. Here’s how.
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ArticleThe forgotten 15% of global warming
Resources
- Explainer
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 cap and trade works
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How the Trump administration is attacking limits on pollution
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How we can fight climate change misinformation
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Measuring hydrogen emissions: A global research collaboration
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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What makes a sustainable fuel truly sustainable?
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Reports: Trump EPA moves to repeal lifesaving limits on power plant pollution
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Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement
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Texas needs greater transparency on data centers’ water and air impacts
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National Science Foundation and White House sued for refusing to release government records
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Washington Cap-and-Invest sees lowest prices in years following linkage agreement with California and Québec
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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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Associate Vice President, Carbon Markets and Private Sector Decarbonization
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Senior Scientist, Low-Carbon Energy
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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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