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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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Keeping Everyone's Lights On

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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Guiding California's Land Transitions Toward Justice and Equity

Analyses of the current challenges and solutions in California's cropland transition.

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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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Access Denied

The Trump administration is evading legal requirements as it attacks a wide range of public health, environmental, and safety rules.

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Disinformation Playbook: Purdue Pharma

By keeping the science away from patients and doctors and hiding behind the credibility of institutions, Purdue helped fuel an ongoing public health crisis of epic proportions.
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The High Risks of Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons

A discussion of the capabilities of the US nuclear arsenal and why smaller-scale nuclear weapons are just as dangerous as bigger bombs.
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What’s the Deal With the Green New Deal?

Economist and climate expert Dr. Rachel Cleetus puts the ambitious Congressional resolution under the microscope.
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Who's the Underdog Now?

Renewable energy is on a winning streak. We wouldn't bet against it.
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It’s Just Code. How Can It Be Biased?

Author and professor Dr. Safiya Noble talks about racial bias in Google search results.
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Voters Strongly Support a “No First Use” Nuclear Policy

Polling results suggest that presidential candidates should be talking about nuclear weapons issues on the campaign trail.
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The Seeds of Science Advocacy: A Look Back to a Political Awakening of Scientists

In a troubled, divisive time, a small group of scientists decided to make their voices heard—and founded the Union of Concerned Scientists in the process.
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The Ethical Question of Autonomous Vehicles

Dr. Richard Ezike walks us through the equity implications of autonomous vehicles (AVs), and the infrastructure overhaul needed to get AVs on the road.

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