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US travelers will spend an estimated $1.44 billion on gas traveling to their favorite summer destinations over Memorial Day Weekend.

The development of renewable energy resources supports local economies, creates jobs, and moves the United States toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

The press routinely cites climate contrarian think tanks without reporting their ties to the fossil fuel industry

The Union of Concerned Scientists has a practical plan to dramatically reduce U.S. oil consumption, save consumers billions of dollars, and position the United States as a global leader in transportation technology.

Farmers and scientists are transforming U.S. agriculture in a more sustainable direction—and smart policies can help speed the transition.

Sea level is rising -- and at an accelerating rate -- largely in response to global warming. A 2013 fact sheet from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Sea level is rising—and at an accelerating rate—especially along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

The U.S. can dramatically expand renewable energy by utilizing existing technologies and making smart investments to improve the country's electricity system.

Many aging, water-intensive coal-fired power plants are vulnerable to energy-water collisions, which can have a significant impact on electricity production.

UCS's 2013 report, Grading Government Transparency, looks at policies governing scientists' communications through traditional and social media at 17 federal agencies.

The environmental impacts of geothermal energy vary depending on the technology used to generate electricity and the type of cooling system utilized.