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Explainer
Coal Power Impacts
Formed deep underground over thousands of years of heat and pressure, coal is a carbon-rich black rock that releases energy when burned.
Report
Reintegrating Land and Livestock
Diversifying farms by integrating beef production can lift farmers' bottom lines—and lower beef's environmental and social costs.
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.
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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.
Podcast
A Climate Fingerprinter Fights On
Climate scientist Dr. Ben Santer, one of the first scientists to identify how humans are influencing the global climate, talks about his work and how he became the target of vicious attacks by fossil-fuel interests.
Explainer
What is Climate Engineering?
Also known as "geoengineering," it is the intentional large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system to counter climate change.
Podcast
A Football Star Stands Up for Science
Former NFL player Chris Borland joins UCS science and policy analyst Genna Reed to discuss how powerful interests deceive, misinform, and buy influence at the expense of public health and safety.
Report
Groundwater Management Guide
This guide will help you and your community develop a local groundwater sustainability plan, a requirement of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Report
Opportunities, Obstacles, and Needs Surrounding Public Support for Agroecology
Scientist survey says: To promote the spread of agroecological practices, we need to remove these barriers.
Report
Environmental Justice for Delaware
A study of seven Delaware communities highlights the unfair share of toxic pollution risk faced by people of color and those living in poverty.
Video
Chris Borland: From NFL Star to Science Champion
Chris Borland had a brilliant pro football career in front of him. An All-American in college, he led the 49ers in tackles as a rookie—then suddenly quit the sport for good. What went wrong?
