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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Methane: A crucial opportunity in the climate fight
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How are our air and climate connected?
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Is hydrogen the climate-friendly energy solution we need?
- Expert Voices
Have questions about electric vehicles? Our clean car expert has answers
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Cutting carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry
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How 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
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Where the climate is headed
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Personal Travel Carbon Footprint Worksheet
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What is 'prebunking' — and how to do it to help advance EVs
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Defend our future: Empowering young people to advance climate solutions
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Net Zero Action Accelerator
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate pollution.
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Governor Shapiro Proposes Legislation to Curb Power Plant Pollution, Grow Clean Energy Jobs
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New Report Provides Ports Pathways to Decarbonization, Environmental Justice
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New Study quantifies health impacts from oil and gas flaring in the U.S.
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Clean heat standards: an effective climate policy for the thermal sector
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New Report Explores G20 Carbon Pricing Experience and Global South Prospects
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Unlocking Corporate Climate Investments: Beyond Value Chain Mitigation as a Key to Closing the Finance Gap
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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)