Explainers
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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.
Features
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Fossil Fuel Climate Deceit Timeline
Fossil fuel companies foresaw the devastating impacts of climate change more than 60 years ago.
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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.
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2024 Annual Report
With your help, we made significant strides toward a better future in 2024.
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Race and Representation Interactive Map
Explore 2020 voter turnout and ballot rejection data at the precinct level in 11 counties in 7 battleground states.
Videos
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EV Buying Guide
EVs can save consumers money annually by eliminating expensive trips to the gas pump.
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Investing in Transportation Choices
It's time we invest in transportation choices for a clean, prosperous, and just future.
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Clean Trucks Are Ready for Work
Deployment of zero emissions trucks will save lives and money.
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Five Facts about EVs
Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way with dozens of models available to US drivers.
Podcasts
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The Age of Unreason
UCS Center for Science and Democracy Director Dr. Jennifer Jones joins Jess to discuss what the second Trump presidency means for science, and what you can do to defend science.
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Greening Our Growing
Ever wonder if agriculture and green energy can work together? The answer is yes, and Jess talks with UCS experts Dr. Angel Fernandez-Bou and Vivian Yang about farming and the future of energy in the United States.
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Road Rave
Jess hits the road to visit the Los Angeles Auto Show and talk with UCS electric vehicle expert Dr. Dave Reichmuth about what's hot in green vehicles.
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Science Will Not Be Silent
The 2024 election results are sending shockwaves through the scientific community, but we haven’t been caught flat-footed.