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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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Climate change is one of the most devastating problems humanity has ever faced—and the clock is running out.

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

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

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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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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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Science and Democracy Under Siege

This administration's first 6 months have been characterized by destruction, division, and chaos.

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A discussion about offshore wind, its clean energy benefits and why offshore wind is more feasible than ever before.
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Future of Nuclear Power

Many of the country's reactors are in trouble. What happens if they close?
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Battered, Betrayed, but Not Beaten: Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

Climate Scientist Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto teaches us about community and resilience a year after Maria.
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Space-based Missile Defense: Not a Good Idea

Politicians have called for "space-based missile defense" for years. Unfortunately, it's not a very good idea.
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Electric buses, trucks, and other heavy duty vehicles: What impact impact will they have on global warming emissions?
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Getting Excited About Energy: Expanding Renewables in the US

Energy expert Paula Garcia talks about the growth of renewable energy across the globe and in the United States.
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How Climate Change Affects Your Mental Health

Dr. Joel Nigg, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Oregon Health and Sciences University, discusses the mental health impacts of climate change.
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The Science of Forest Fires: Culture, Climate, and Combustion

Professor John Bailey, an expert on all things fire, tells us about controlled burning, silviculture, and why Smokey Bear had it all wrong.
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