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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The truth about coronavirus, air pollution and our health
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How we’re using technology to tackle air pollution around the globe
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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
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
Vice President, Health
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Boma Brown-West
Director of Consumer Health, EDF+Business
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Richard Denison
Lead Senior Scientist
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Elizabeth Fonseca
Senior Manager, Air Quality
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Tom Neltner
Chemicals Policy Director
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Ananya Roy
Senior Health Scientist
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
Keith Gaby
(202) 572-3336 (office)