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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The global hunt for a hidden climate threat
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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
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on science.
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Unveiling EDF’s Chemical Exposure Action Map
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Illuminating coastal seas: A new paradigm for ocean observing
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Chemical Exposure Action Map highlights health harms from multiple toxic chemicals
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Hydrogen Could Have Much Bigger Climate Impact Than Most Estimates, Study Shows
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On thin ice: Climate change is putting hockey at risk. Players are on defense
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MethaneSAT live updates: A new frontier in the climate fight
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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)