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Decades of Deceit

Why the case against the major fossil fuel companies for fraud and climate damages is so strong.

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The grid today is woefully unprepared to meet our current climate reality.

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Harnessing the Power of Electric Vehicles

UCS research shows that vehicle-grid integration (VGI) enables electric system savings, ranging from $1.8 billion - $11.7 billion per year in 2045.

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Wetlands in Peril

Protecting wetlands in the Upper Midwest from industrial agriculture could prevent up to $754 billion in residential flood damages.

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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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April 27, 2022

The NRC Must Act to Ensure the NuScale Reactor Building Will Not Collapse in an Earthquake

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Alaska Boreal Forest fire 2015

Escalating carbon emission from North American boreal forest wildfires and the climate mitigation potential of boreal fire management

Peer reviewed journal article on escalating carbon emissions from North American boreal wildfires.
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Wildfires in US, Canadian Boreal Forests Could Release Sizable Amount of Remaining Global Carbon Budget

US and Canadian boreal wildfires could release significant amounts of carbon.
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Alaska Boreal Forest fire 2015

Carbon Emissions from Boreal Forest Wildfires

Wildfires in boreal forests are projected to increase by as much as 169 percent.
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Wildfires in US, Canadian Boreal Forests Could Release Sizable Amount of Remaining Global Carbon Budget

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Unchecked Wildfires in Boreal North America

Graphics depicting emissions from unchecked boreal North America wildfires.
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Fire History of Interior Alaska

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The Boreal Biome

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Dr. Monica Unseld details her journey from scientist to activist and discusses how science institutions can forge successful partnerships with communities.

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