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How Bad Are Fossil Fuels Actually?

The true costs of coal, natural gas, and other fossil fuels aren’t always obvious—but their impacts can be disastrous.

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Attribution Science

Attribution science shows us precisely how much climate change is shaping and changing our world.

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Applications of Climate, Energy, and Environmental Justice

Assessing the key different types of justice (distributive, procedural, and restorative) within the climate and energy movements can be challenging.

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Environmental, Climate, and Energy Justice—What Do They Mean?

If you’ve encountered these concepts and aren’t totally sure what they mean—we got you.

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Fossil Fuel Climate Deceit Timeline

Fossil fuel companies foresaw the devastating impacts of climate change more than 60 years ago.

2024 UCS Science Defenders

The 2024 UCS Science Defenders share a special commitment to leverage science to help their communities. We are so pleased to introduce them, and their great work.

2024 Annual Report

With your help, we made significant strides toward a better future in 2024.

Interactive map of 2020 voter turnout in Milwaukee County

Race and Representation Interactive Map

Explore 2020 voter turnout and ballot rejection data at the precinct level in 11 counties in 7 battleground states.

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Investing in Transportation Choices

It's time we invest in transportation choices for a clean, prosperous, and just future.

Clean Trucks Are Ready for Work

Deployment of zero emissions trucks will save lives and money.

Five Facts about EVs

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way with dozens of models available to US drivers.