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Climate Science in Legal Contexts

Scientific and legal communities often use similar words differently. This resource is designed to help lawyers navigate scientific concepts that frequently arise in climate litigation.

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New England’s Offshore Wind Solution

The New England winter is no match for what offshore wind offers.

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The energy choices we make today could make or break our ability to fight climate change.

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What is the Surface Transportation Reauthorization?

This federal legislation determines how transportation in the US is funded. It also shapes the country’s transportation system.

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Less Fertilizer, Better Outcomes

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The US food system should be providing healthy, sustainable food for everyone. Why isn’t it?

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The farm bill must center communities, not corporations.

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Plutonium Pit Production

The US plan to build new plutonium pits for nuclear weapons is unnecessary, risky, and dangerous to the health of workers and communities.

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July 19, 2012

Science Group Sponsors Annual Farmers Market at State Capitol

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July 3, 2012

UCS Ads Show Monsanto is Failing to Improve Agriculture

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June 5, 2012

Monsanto’s “DroughtGard” Corn Barely a Drop in the Bucket

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April 26, 2012

No Need to Build Proposed Nuclear Weapons Facility Now, Report Finds

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April 24, 2012

Report Finds U.S. Crop Insurance, Credit Programs Harm Fruit and Vegetable Growers; Encourage Commodities for Unhealthy Food

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March 23, 2012

Judge Rules FDA Must Act to Protect Americans from Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock

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March 7, 2012

Farm Bill Offers Opportunity to Correct the Current Unsustainable Food System

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March 5, 2012

Union of Concerned Scientists Names Ricardo Salvador Director of Food and Environment Program

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February 29, 2012

USDA Documents Success Stories and Resources Available to Local Farmers

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February 7, 2012

Union of Concerned Scientists Gives Monsanto an ‘F’ in Sustainable Agriculture

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January 26, 2012

Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future Slated to Release Final Report on Commercial Nuclear Waste this Afternoon

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