
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 helped develop cutting-edge techniques 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. From getting the toxic pesticide DDT banned in the U.S. over 50 years ago to cutting air pollution today, 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 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
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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 Trump administration is wiping out scientific data on climate change. The data heroes are ready.
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Trump administration renews attacks on science
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Friday Night Firings of EPA Scientists Endanger the Health and Safety of Americans
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Why our methane-detecting satellite showed it’s time for climate action to aim sky-high
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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?
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Our science experts
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)