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Health

A healthier environment means healthier people. We focus on both, for the well-being of families today and for future generations.

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.

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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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

Terry Hyland

(202) 572-3542 (office)