Dr. Richie Kaur

Richie Kaur leads NRDC’s advocacy efforts on phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the U.S. and globally under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Her work portfolio also includes other climate super pollutants. Prior to joining NRDC, Kaur worked at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), where she helped plan, develop, and implement nation-leading regulations on HFCs. Kaur is an atmospheric chemist by training and has a PhD from the University of California, Davis. Her doctoral research focused on atmospheric chemical processes that impact air quality and climate change. She is associated with NRDC’s Washington, D.C., office.