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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InitiativeBuilding climate leaders with EDF Climate Corps
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OverviewHow we’re working to slash climate and air pollution from global shipping
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Fact sheet5 facts that set the record straight on electric vehicles in the U.S.
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ExplainerClean or dirty: Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
Resources
- Explainer
9 ways we know humans caused climate change
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8 things to consider when you’re thinking about buying an EV
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What is ‘prebunking’ — and how to do it to help advance EVs
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Bill Nye the Science Guy highlights the fastest way to slow global warming
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Confronting aviation’s hidden air quality crisis with real solutions
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8 ways the Inflation Reduction Act can save you money
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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D.C. Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Challenges to EPA’s National Health-Based Standards for Soot
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In first auction after voters defended the program, Washington’s cap-and-invest brings in record high revenue for the year
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Q&A: How Girteka is Turning Ambition into Action on Net Zero Goals
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EPA Limits on Climate Pollution from Power Plants Are “Vital Safeguards,” Have “Firm Legal Grounding”
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New York MTA receives final federal approvals for congestion pricing
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Can we still fight climate pollution under Trump?
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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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Ritesh Gautam
Lead Senior Scientist, Remote Sensing
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Steven Hamburg
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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Vickie Patton
General Counsel
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Tianyi Sun
Senior Climate Scientist
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Derek Walker
Vice President, Global Energy Transition
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Xiaolu Zhao
Senior Director, Climate
Media contact
Sharyn Stein
(202) 572-3396 (office)
(202) 905-5718 (mobile)
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