
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’re building a satellite 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 more than 50 years ago. Whether we’re mapping climate pollution from space or cutting air pollution on the ground, science drives all we do.
Our work using science to drive lasting change
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We’re building a satellite to cut climate pollution worldwide
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A climate strategy for a growing nation
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How we’re using technology to tackle air pollution in communities
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What would save lives and fight injustice? Stronger limits on fine particle pollution
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How data and technology can strengthen Chile’s sierra fishery
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Can you spot the hydrogen leak? Meet the new technology that can
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Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on science.
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Methane: Not your grandparent's climate pollution
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Mapping Lead: New Jersey State map as a backbone for real progress on lead
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EDF Report: Air Pollution from Warehouse Trucks Places Unequal Burden on Communities of Color and Areas of Low Wealth
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EDF applauds EPA’s proposal to ban most uses of the toxic chemical methylene chloride – has concerns about potential risks from exceptions to the ban
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Our science experts
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Steven Hamburg
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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Ramon Alvarez
Associate Chief Scientist
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Doria Gordon
Senior Director, Lead Senior Scientist
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Ilissa Ocko
Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental Studies
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Rainer Romero-Canyas
Lead Senior Behavioral Social Scientist
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Tianyi Sun
Climate Scientist
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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)