The CO2 Coalition is the preeminent scientific organization in the world dedicated to providing facts, resources and analysis about climate change and the vital role carbon dioxide plays in our environment. In carrying out our mission, we seek to strengthen the understanding of the role of science and the scientific process in addressing complex public policy issues. Approaches to policy that do not adhere to the scientific process risk grave damage to the economy and to science.
The CO2 Coalition’s nearly 200 members contribute their time and considerable expertise in advancing our mission. Our common purpose is to inform people about the science of climate change – particularly as it relates to the beneficial gas carbon dioxide – and to correct many misconceptions that have become commonly held beliefs.
Many of our members are recognized as world experts in their fields of knowledge and possess advanced degrees. These degrees – awarded by some of the world’s top universities – are in diverse areas of study, including physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, engineering, medicine, meteorology, business and economics. In addition, their credentials include the Nobel Prize in Physics, as well as membership in prestigious organizations such as the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Collectively, they have obtained hundreds of patents, published thousands of technical papers, founded companies and provided expert testimony.
As career professionals, they have been professors, physicians, industry leaders registered professional engineers and more – all in service of enhancing human understanding and well-being.
We seek to:
Carbon Dioxide and Climate
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is known as a greenhouse gas because it is one of several gases that have a warming effect on the atmosphere. However, its warming power is small compared to that of the primary greenhouse gas: water in the form of water vapor and clouds. Having even greater influence over long-term climatic changes are solar cycles and variations in the Earth’s orbit and axial tilt.
The most important role of CO2 is that of a plant food that makes life on Earth possible. Currently atmospheric CO2 is near historically low levels, and recent increases from human CO2 emissions have been beneficial to both our ecosystems and to humanity. By any scientific measure, CO2 is not a pollutant.
The good news is that Earth is greening, plant life is prospering, humanity is flourishing, and climate change is not a crisis.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2015. The CO2 Coalition is rated as a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator (the highest ranking). More than 99% of our donors are individuals and small family foundations. If you want to help us continue to provide our message of a prospering planet, please consider making a donation now.
