Science
Creating bold solutions based on research
Why science matters: It takes rigorous science to protect people and the planet. One example: Our groundbreaking studies put the powerful climate pollutant methane on the global agenda — and we helped develop cutting-edge techniques to map, measure and reduce it.
How we use this powerful approach: Our scientists lead large-scale collaborations with university and industry partners to guide our work, building on the legacy of the scientists who founded EDF. From getting the toxic pesticide DDT banned in the U.S. over 50 years ago to cutting air pollution today, science drives all we do.
Our work using science to drive lasting change
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OverviewOur cutting-edge science is guiding global action to reduce methane emissions
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ArticleCan the world’s smallest molecule be a big clean energy hero?
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Expert VoicesFireSAT: A vision for spotting and tracking wildfires faster and more accurately
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VideoGhana’s traditional fishers are using new tech to bolster climate-smart fishing
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VideoEDF explains: What is blue carbon?
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ProjectOur pioneering work to map and measure local air pollution
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on science.
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New analysis finds Indigenous lands and protected areas are key in slowing deforestation
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How data Is powering community action on climate and health
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Japan’s urban methane study shows data gaps and mitigation opportunities
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Are wetlands breaking bad?
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Blending Hydrogen into New Jersey Gas Pipelines is Not a Viable Decarbonization Strategy
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EDF and Partners Send Formal Letter Sharing Legal and Scientific Concerns About the implementation of the 45V Tax Credit for Hydrogen
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Our science experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our scientific work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
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Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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Associate Chief Scientist
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Associate Chief Scientist
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Associate Vice President, Oceans Science
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Lead Senior Behavioral Social Scientist
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Senior Climate Scientist
Partner perspective
Scientists don’t always understand how to get people to act on their data. That’s where EDF has proven to be superb.
Daniel McCleese
Chair, MethaneSAT Science Advisory Group
Media contact
Anne Marie Borrego
(202) 572-3508 (office)
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