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 launched 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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Our cutting-edge science is guiding global action to cut methane
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Ghana’s traditional fishers are using new tech to bolster climate-smart fishing
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We need to know more about leaks before betting big on hydrogen
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Methane in the spotlight: 10 scientific facts you should know
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EDF explains: What is blue carbon?
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How we’re using technology to tackle air pollution in communities
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on science.
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Our Oceans Conference Reminds Us of the Ocean’s Incredible Value
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New analysis shows reliance on gas is primary driver of rise in Duke Energy power bills
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EDF Chief Scientist Steven Hamburg named AAAS Fellow
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Strong scientific foundations, as well as strong science-based markets, make successful nature-based climate solutions possible
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Experts: New threats to New Mexico’s rivers also endanger its groundwater resources
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Why EU climate goals rely on strong hydrogen policies
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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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Lisa Dilling
Associate Chief 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
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)