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Podcast
The Jet Stream Winter Machine
Climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel sets us straight on snowy weather and global warming.
Podcast
The Factless President
Ken Kimmell, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, discusses the role of science in the Trump administration.
Report
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Safety Culture
The NRC promotes a positive safety culture at US nuclear power plants—but it may have a poor safety culture of its own.
Report
Why a Third Homeland Missile Defense Site Doesn't Make Sense
Congress wants a third missile defense site—but security experts, scientists, and the Pentagon all think it’s a bad idea.
Report
Maximizing the Benefits of Self-Driving Vehicles
Seven principles for creating a cleaner, safer, and more equitable transportation system.
Video
Let's Upgrade the Electricity Grid
Today's power flows from many more sources than it used to—and the grid needs to catch up to the progress we've made.
Explainer
Self-Driving Cars 101
Self-driving cars are hitting the streets—are we ready for the potential impacts?
Report
Carbon Pricing and Low-Carbon Fuel Programs
California's LCFS and Cap-and-Trade Program are both essential for cutting transportation-related climate pollution.
Feature
Attacks on Science
Disappearing data. Silenced scientists. We've tracked threats to the federal scientific enterprise for decades.
Report
Preserving Scientific Integrity in Federal Policymaking
The Obama administration made important progress on scientific integrity. We must not return to the days of rampant abuses of science.
Report
Flipping the Switch for a Cleaner Grid
We don’t currently pay attention to when we use electricity—but we should.
Report
The Case for Presidential Action to Reform our Farm and Food System
The US food system is in trouble, and it's time for our policymakers—starting with the president—to do something about it.