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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ExplainerThis pollution is making both people and the planet sick
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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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ArticleOnline ordering brings warehouses — and pollution — close to home
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ProjectWe 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
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What is the Paris Climate Agreement? And why does it matter?
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Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming
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How we’re working to slash climate and air pollution from global shipping
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Confronting aviation’s hidden air quality crisis with real solutions
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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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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EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Plan Will Increase Pollution in Daily Lives
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Trump Administration to Close EPA’s Environmental Justice Offices
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EDF Files Lawsuit to Get Records About EPA Administrator’s Recommendation to Reverse Endangerment Finding
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Delay and uncertainty around California’s core pollution-cutting program is costing the state millions
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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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Lead Senior Scientist, Remote Sensing
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Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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General Counsel
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Senior Climate Scientist
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Vice President, Global Energy Transition
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Senior Director, Climate
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 905-5718 (office)
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