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The impacts of global warming are likely to rapidly and permanently change some of the most important places in the world.

Our planet's rich variety of plant and animal life provides many important products and services—from foods and medicines to clean water and pest control—as well as a multitude of less tangible benefits.

Thanks to strong fuel economy standards, Northeast drivers have cut their climate pollution and saved billions—but without continued leadership, the standards may be in jeopardy.

Mistrust and misunderstanding have plagued US and Chinese relations for years. Nowhere is this more evident—and more dangerous—than in the contrasting perspectives and policies each country holds on nuclear weapons.

Renewable energy tax credits and the Clean Power Plan provide a powerful one-two punch for boosting clean energy.

New Mexico is getting hotter. It's getting drier. Fundamental weather patterns are changing. The state must prepare for the consequences.

Tight oil is a major source of global warming emissions. Better regulations—and an industry held accountable for its actions—would help.

Major fossil fuel companies and special interest groups have worked for years to block efforts to reduce carbon pollution. They continue to do so today.

New analysis shows how Michigan can cut global warming emissions and deliver significant economic and health benefits for all its residents.

Tropical deforestation is responsible for 10 percent of global warming emissions.

Scientist-community partnerships can help level the playing field for communities that are being shut out of important policy discussions, and UCS is taking an active role in fostering these collaborations.

Increasing access to healthy food could help reduce diabetes rates—especially for communities of color. But the solution is not as simple as "more supermarkets."