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Environmental Impacts of Solar Power
The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power depend on the technology, which includes two broad categories: photovoltaic solar cells and concentrating solar thermal plants.
Explainer
Environmental Impacts of Wind Power
Wind power generates electricity without toxic pollution or global warming emissions, but it does have some environmental impacts that should be recognized and mitigated.
Report
How Businesses Can Go Deforestation-Free
Businesses can take a number of steps to ensure that their goods and services help preserve our climate and tropical forests — and you can help.
Report
Assessing Trade and Business Groups' Positions on Climate Change
In this 2013 study, the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists looks at the climate-related statements and policy positions of 14 industry trade groups, finding a wide range of views and behaviors.
Report
SARS: A Pandemic Prevented
The U.S. response to the SARS epidemic of 2002-03 is a good example of the partnership between science and democracy working effectively.
Report
Cover Crops
Planting cover crops has multiple benefits for farmers and the environment—and smart policies can help more farmers use them.
Video
It's Time to Find Common Ground for Our Common Atmosphere
This speed-drawing video shows how global warming affects us all—and urges Congress to find bipartisan solutions to climate change.
Report
Where Your Gas Money Goes
This report breaks down where your gas money goes—and shows that investing in fuel efficiency offers the greatest long-term savings.
Feature
Nuclear Weapons Complex Map
The UCS Nuclear Weapons Complex Map is a free, publicly available, interactive tool that allows users to explore the U.S. nuclear weapons complex in Google Earth.
Explainer
Preparing for Climate Change Impacts in California
The effects of climate change are apparent throughout California, including higher temperatures, more extreme wildfires, and rising sea levels. Communities must prepare for them.
Report
Ripe for Retirement
As many as 353 coal-fired power generators are no longer economically viable.
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Communicating Science
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