Constructing a carbon emissions database of 50,000 power plants in every country on Earth takes a team effort. The methodology and data behind CARMA were developed over many months as part of the Confronting Climate Change Intiative at the Center for Global Development in Washington DC.

The primary architects of the CARMA database are David Wheeler and Kevin Ummel — with assistance provided by a dedicated team at the Center for Global Development. CARMA.org was created by the talented professionals at Forum One Communications, a web strategy and development firm that helps not-for-profit, foundation, government, and commercial organizations make an impact on important social issues.

All of us have helped make CARMA a reality, because we believe in the power of public information. Despite the clear danger posed by global warming, most governments remain deadlocked or unable to face this threat effectively. But as a global citizen, you have the power to help build a low-carbon future – as a community member, consumer, investor, worker, or manager. All you need to act is timely, accurate, publicly-available information about the choices you face. We think CARMA can help on that front.