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Podcast
Who's Responsible for Climate Damages?
Dr. Peter Frumhoff discusses how science is pinpointing companies’ impacts.
Explainer
Global Warming is Happening and Humans are the Primary Cause
The evidence is overwhelming. Earth is warming fast, and the heat-trapping emissions we release into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels is changing our climate.
Video
Everything to Know About Coal (in Under 3 Minutes)
Deadly, costly coal is on the way out—in part because renewable energy is far cheaper and cleaner to deploy.
Report
Why the Northeast Should Limit Pollution from Transportation
Clean transportation can protect our environment and grow our economy.
Report
Time for a U-Turn
Automakers have long claimed they can’t meet the rules—but they consistently innovate to meet them.
Explainer
A Brief History of US Fuel Efficiency
Why do we have the fuel economy standards that we have today? Where are they going? Learn more here.
Explainer
Climate Change and Your Health
The Climate Change and Your Health initiative is an effort by the Union of Concerned Scientists to highlight the health risks associated with global warming.
Explainer
The Health Effects of Hotter Days and Nights
The highest tolerable wet-bulb temperature could be exceeded for the first time in human history in future climate scenarios.
Report
Going From Pump to Plug
Policies are essential to ensure that more car buyers can purchase EVs and access reliable and affordable charging.
Report
Navigating a Flood of Information
California's long-term water and food security depends on assessing and preparing for the impacts of climate change upon groundwater supplies.
Feature
Why Climate-Smart?
What's failing, what's vulnerable, and what can be done?
Report
Built to Last
We must plan, design and build climate-smart infrastructure to withstand climate change and keep Californians safe.