Health policy and resources

EDF seeks to safeguard human health by reducing environmental threats, including toxic chemicals and pollution. Our goals:

• Reform U.S. toxic chemicals policy
• Safeguard human health through innovation in retail supply chains
• Cut air pollution from coal plants and ships by 75%

Air quality policy analysis

• Cross-state air pollution
• Indirect source rule
• Mercury alert
• Cleaner heating fuel

Chemical safety policy analysis

• Chemicals policy reform
• 21st century chemical testing
• Past EPA chemical data programs
• Nanotechnology policy

Transportation policy analysis

• Federal transportation bill
• Federal freight legislation
• California AB 650
• Light-duty fuel standards
• Medium- and heavy-duty fuel standards

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Some of our health experts

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  Richard Denison, Ph.D Senior Scientist Areas of expertise: Health, chemical safety, Nano Risk Framework, nanotechnology, pollution prevention Office: Washington, D.C. Contact Richard
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  Vickie Patton, JD General Counsel Areas of expertise:Climate change, global warming, air quality Office: Boulder, Colorado Contact Vickie
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  Jennifer McPartland, Ph.D Scientist Areas of expertise: Health Programs, chemical safety Office: Washington, D.C. Contact Jennifer