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UCS has assembled a timeline of events, editorial comments and statements from scientists, academics and other groups related to Cuccinelli’s demand.

Methane leaks from natural gas drilling sites and pipelines. These fugitive methane emissions are 34 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat.

Natural gas is not a long-term solution to climate change. A natural gas-dominated electricity system would continue to heat up the planet.

Based on a 2013 survey by Consumers Union and UCS, 42 percent of US households could use an electric vehicle.

The UCS Nuclear Weapons Complex Map is a free, publicly available, interactive tool that allows users to explore the U.S. nuclear weapons complex in Google Earth.

Nuclear waste is piling up—and it's not stored as safely as it could be.

Electric cars are cheap to fuel, increasingly available, and could save the US 1.5 million barrels of oil per day.

Discover the potential of cellulosic biofuels, which can help significantly reduce U.S. oil use.

Wildfires are increasing, wildfire season is getting longer, and climate change is playing a significant role.

US travelers will spend an estimated $1.44 billion on gas traveling to their favorite summer destinations over Memorial Day Weekend.

The U.S. can dramatically expand renewable energy by utilizing existing technologies and making smart investments to improve the country's electricity system.

This infographic shows how hot, dry summers can put our electricity supplies at risk and highlights examples of energy-water collisions.