
DOUBLE YOUR DONATION
Our match expires at midnight on December 31st.
At Coltura, we are making a measurable difference on air pollution, vehicle emissions and climate through data-driven, far-reaching policies. For a limited time, generous supporters have offered to match donations to Coltura to support our pioneering work. Donations must be received by December 31st to meet this matching challenge.
Can you donate today to unlock the match? Your gift during this period will be doubled, making an even bigger impact! For the sake of our climate and the air we breathe, please give today. Every dollar counts.
Make A Donation To Fight Air Pollution
Please Support An Award-winning Charity Fighting Air Pollution
We need all the help we can get to reduce gasoline use – a main source of air pollution.
Your donation powers Coltura’s groundbreaking efforts to slash gasoline consumption and fight air pollution.
Vehicle pollution is responsible for 17,000 preventable deaths every year in the US. Every day that passes means more harmful emissions polluting our air, more children developing asthma, more lives cut short.
Together, we can change that. Every dollar you give fuels Coltura’s mission to cut gasoline use, slash emissions, and protect our health and our planet.

We fight air pollution by helping people escape "The Gas Trap".
Coltura is the award-winning nonprofit leading the Beyond Gasoline Movement.
We’re not just another environmental organization – we’re laser-focused on tackling gasoline, the largest source of carbon emissions in the U.S.
Our goal is simple: to end gasoline consumption for good.
We use cutting-edge research, relentless advocacy, and creative public engagement to push for bold policies that reduce gasoline use and protect the health of our communities.
We’re focused, determined, and making real progress – but we need your help to continue this critical work.
What Are You Doing About Climate Change?
"When my daughter asked me, 'What are you doing about climate change?', I decided to do something. I learned that gasoline is the biggest source of carbon emissions. Getting off gasoline is critical, yet very few organizations have put resources towards it. That’s why I joined Coltura.”– Janelle London, Co-Executive Director, Coltura

Why Your Donation To Fight Air Pollution Matters
Air pollution is killing us. It poisons the air we breathe, causing devastating health impacts for millions of people every year. More Americans die from vehicle emissions than from car accidents.
Your donation is not just an act of charity – it’s a powerful tool for cleaning the air and saving lives. By supporting Coltura, you are helping to eliminate one of the largest sources of air pollution in the U.S.: gasoline.
Here’s how your contribution directly fights air pollution and helps build a cleaner, healthier future:
1. Reducing A Major Source of Air Pollution – Gasoline Vehicles
Every day, gasoline vehicles release toxic pollutants like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter, all linked to respiratory diseases, heart attacks, and cancer.
We have the technology, the solutions, and the public support to transition away from gasoline now. But we need your help to accelerate this movement and make clean energy accessible to everyone.
Your donation enables us to push for gasoline phase out policies like the ones in California, Washington, and Massachusetts.
But we’re not stopping there. With your help, we can push for even more aggressive targets across the country, ensuring that gasoline-powered cars are replaced with clean alternatives as fast as possible.
We have only one planet and we need to save it for our children. - Matthew Metz, Founder, Co-Executive Director
2. Targeting Gasoline Superusers – The Biggest Polluters
Did you know that 10% of drivers, gasoline “Superusers” are responsible for over 30% of all gasoline consumption in the US?
Coltura has pioneered groundbreaking policies in Washington, Vermont, Maryland, and beyond to ensure that the biggest gasoline users, especially those from low-income communities, are prioritized for clean vehicle incentives.
Your donation helps us fight for cleaner air where it matters most. By focusing on the drivers who use the most gasoline, we can drastically cut air pollution and protect the communities most affected by toxic emissions.
3. Powering Research that Leads to Real Solutions for Air Pollution
To fight air pollution, we need hard data. Coltura’s research is shaping how we address gasoline pollution in America.
Coltura’s “Gasoline Superusers” reports, and tools like the detailed Nationwide Gasoline Consumption Map, the EV Adoption Forecaster and EV Cost Savings Calculator provide the data that drives smarter, faster policy decisions.
Your donation funds the research that drives air pollution reduction policies. By supporting Coltura, you ensure that we can continue to produce data-driven insights that lead to cleaner air and healthier communities.
4. Changing the Way America Thinks About Gasoline Pollution
We can’t solve the air pollution crisis unless we change the way people think about gasoline. From our award-winning children’s book, “Sparky’s Electrifying Tale,” to music videos, public art, and viral social media campaigns, Coltura is reshaping public perceptions of gasoline and its role in air pollution.
Your donation fuels campaigns that make air pollution a public priority. We use innovative approaches to raise awareness about the dangers of gasoline and inspire people to drive cleaner alternatives.
You’re not just supporting policy – you’re driving a movement. By changing hearts and minds, we’re making the transition away from gasoline a reality – and your donation makes that possible.
Coltura is a trusted, award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the Tax ID 47-2276541. Your donation is tax-deductible and goes directly to our efforts in cutting gasoline and the air pollution it causes.
Contact Us
Coltura Headquarters
110 Prefontaine Pl. S., Suite 304, Seattle, WA 98104
206.445.7628
California Office
P.O. Box 7721, Menlo Park, CA 94026
650.644.1119
Email: info@coltura.org

Your Action Today = Cleaner Air Tomorrow
We don’t have time to waste. Every day we continue to rely on gasoline-powered vehicles is another day we breathe in harmful toxins that damage our health and the planet.
But with your help, we can end this cycle. Your donation directly supports Coltura’s mission to eliminate gasoline use, cut air pollution, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Will you stand with us today in the fight for clean air? Your donation, no matter the size, whether it’s $5 or $500, makes a difference.
With every dollar, you’re moving us closer to a world without gasoline. You’re helping us pass bold legislation, target the most significant gasoline users, advance critical research, and transform how Americans think about their transportation choices.
Air Pollution and Gasoline Facts
Gasoline is not just a fuel – it’s a crisis. Here’s what your donation helps stop:
- In the US, 17,000 to 20,000 people die each year from vehicle pollution.
- Every gallon of gasoline burned emits 20 pounds of CO2.
- The US is by far the biggest gasoline user on the planet, consuming almost 35% of the world’s gasoline.
- Gasoline and diesel consumption in the U.S. transportation sector resulted in about 30% of total U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions.
- Vehicle emissions from burning gasoline and diesel fuels contain toxic pollutants including carbon monoxide, smog-causing volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides, formaldehyde and benzene.
- Across the U.S., vehicle emissions are the largest source of carbon monoxides (up to 95% in cities) and nitrogen oxides.
- They are also a major source of benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia, blood disorders and infertility.
- Vehicle emissions increase risks of asthma, heart and lung disease, dementia and cancers – especially in children and for those who live near busy roads or commute long distances.
- Living near busy roads has been linked to developmental delays in children and disorders in pregnancy.
- Vehicle emissions have been linked to mental illness, including anxiety and depression, and diesel school bus emissions in particular have been shown to adversely affect academic performance and student health.
- People of color are disproportionately affected, breathing an average of 66% more air pollution from cars and trucks than white residents in some regions.
- Vehicle emissions account for 80% of smog-causing pollution in states like California, worsening asthma, heart disease, and cancer – especially for children and those living near busy roads.
- Each tank of gas burned costs the public $18 in health and climate damages.
Despite viable clean alternatives, the vast majority of vehicles in the U.S. are still gas-powered. But with your help, we can change that. Please donate today using the form above.
