Everyone deserves a safe and clean environment. But in many places, just breathing can make you sick.
We're using science to tackle pollution and toxic chemicals on multiple fronts. So everyone — especially the most vulnerable and people living in communities most in harm’s way — can live healthier lives.
Our work
Through cutting-edge research, wide-ranging partnerships and a focus on strengthening laws and policies that protect health, we’re making air, water, food and household products safer.
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ArticleThe unequal burden of air pollution
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How we’re using technology to tackle air pollution in communities
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Reducing harmful chemicals in our food
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Everyone needs their lead pipes replaced, not just those who can afford it
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Getting toxics out of household products
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Detecting chemicals that can harm us
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Our experts
We bring various perspectives and skills to improving health. Meet some of the people representing key parts of this work.
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Sarah Vogel
Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities
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Lindsay McCormick
Senior Manager, Safer Chemicals
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Tom Neltner
Senior Director, Safer Chemicals
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Ananya Roy
Senior Health Scientist
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Samantha Liskow
Lead Counsel, Health
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Maria Doa
Senior Director, Chemicals Policy
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Partner perspective
Today, more than ever, we must protect people, especially the most vulnerable, from environmental pollution. EDF is a critical partner in this effort.
Georges C. Benjamin, M.D.
American Public Health Association
Media contact
Kevin Tuerff
(512) 361-3451 (office)
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