Non-governmental organization's mission as applied to the climate crisis is to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. A key objective is a national market-based program to reduce emissions cost-effectively. They believe a sound climate strategy is essential to ensure a strong, sustainable economy.

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11 policy ideas to protect the planet (from WashPost)

• Set local emissions goals

• Be smart about your air conditioner

• Encourage electric vehicles

• Be smart about nuclear power

• Make it easier to live without cars

• Prevent wasted food — the right way

• Incentivize carbon farming

• Curb the effects of meat and dairy

• Adopt a carbon tax

• Open electric markets to competition

• Pass a Green New Deal