
Science
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 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
- Overview
Our cutting-edge science is guiding global action to reduce methane emissions
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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
- Expert Voices
FireSAT: A vision for spotting and tracking wildfires faster and more accurately
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EDF explains: What is blue carbon?
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Our pioneering work to map and measure local air pollution
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on science.
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The science is clear on the dangers of planet-heating pollution
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Can the world’s smallest molecule be a big clean energy hero? New study examines hydrogen.
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New report finds endocrine disrupting chemical in more than one-third of tested Indian clothing products
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Methane tracking satellite is lost, but work to reduce pollution continues
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MethaneSAT Loses Contact with Satellite
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Why wait to account for hydrogen’s warming impact in standards & policies when it will cost more later?
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Our science experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our scientific work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
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)