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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Slow global warming fast with MethaneSAT
- Expert Voices
Methane in the spotlight: 10 scientific facts you should know
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We need new tech to understand hydrogen’s climate impact
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EDF explains: What is blue carbon?
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How data and technology can strengthen Chile’s sierra fishery
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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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Cherry blossoms: A microcosm of the global climate crisis
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2 key lessons for advancing nature-based climate solutions
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Resolving scientific uncertainties in nature-based climate solutions: Location, location, location
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Study Finds 4 Nature-Based Climate Solutions Have Robust Scientific Foundations. Others Need More Research Before Their Role as a Climate Solution Is Understood
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New EDF preliminary analysis estimates millions of acres of wetlands could now be at risk in the wake of 2023 Supreme Court ruling
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New Study quantifies health impacts from oil and gas flaring in the U.S.
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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)