What EPA Is Doing about Climate Change
EPA is taking a number of common-sense steps to address the
challenge of climate change.
Collecting Emissions Data
EPA collects various types of greenhouse gas emissions data.
This data helps policy makers, businesses, and the Agency track greenhouse gas
emissions trends and identify opportunities for reducing emissions and
increasing efficiency.
The Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks
provides the United States' official estimate of total national-level
greenhouse gas emissions. This report tracks annual U.S. greenhouse gas
emissions since 1990.
The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program collects and publishes
emissions data from individual facilities in the United States that emit
greenhouse gases in large quantities
Getting Reductions
EPA is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a
clean energy economy through highly successful partnerships and common-sense
regulatory initiatives.
Developing Common-sense Regulatory Initiatives: EPA is
developing common-sense regulatory initiatives, to reduce GHG emissions and
increase efficiency. For example, EPA's vehicle greenhouse gas rules will save
consumers $1.7 trillion at the pump by 2025, and eliminate six billion metric
tons of GHG pollution.
Partnering With the Private Sector: Through voluntary energy and climate programs, EPA's partners reduced over 345 million metric tons of
greenhouse gases in 2010 alone - equivalent to the emissions from 81 million
vehicles - and saving consumers and businesses of about $21 billion.
Reducing EPA's Carbon Footprint: EPA is monitoring emissions
from its own energy use and fuel consumption and working to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions by 25% by 2020. Learn more about how we're greening EPA.
Evaluating Policy Options, Costs and Benefits
EPA conducts economy-wide analyses to understand the
economic impacts and effectiveness of proposed climate policies. Learn more
about EPA's economic analyses on climate policies and the associated costs and
benefits.
Advancing the Science
EPA contributes to world-class climate research through the
U.S. Global Change Research Program and the Intergovernmental Panel on ClimateChange. EPA's Office of Research and Development conducts research to
understand the environmental and health impacts of climate change and to
provide sustainable solutions for adapting to and reducing the impact from a
changing climate.
Partnering Internationally
EPA is engaged in a variety of international activities to
advance climate change science, monitor our environment, and promote activities
that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. EPA establishes partnerships, provides
leadership, and shares technical expertise to support these activities. Learn
more about EPA's International Climate Partnerships.
Partnering With States, Localities, and Tribes
EPA's State and Local Climate and Energy Program provides
technical assistance, analytical tools, and outreach support on climate change
issues to state, local, and tribal governments. See the progress made by ourpilot communities.
Helping Communities Adapt
EPA's Climate Ready Estuaries and Climate Ready Water Utilities programs help coastal resource managers and water utility managers,
respectively, plan and prepare for climate change. Learn more about EPA'sefforts on adapting to climate change.
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
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