Reports & Multimedia

An interdisciplinary worksthop to explore the underlying dynamics by which public opinion is formed and changes on climate change.

Droughts can be devastating to farmers and food supplies. The biotech industry has touted the potential of genetic engineering to reduce the impact of drought. But the results so far are modest compared to non-GE approaches—and the costs are high.

Frequently asked questions about the UCS report Start of Charge.

When corporations use their influence to obscure science and block effective climate policy, the public loses.

This database compiles the data used by the Union of Concerned Scientists to analyze the water, carbon, and temperature impacts of US power plants for the report “Freshwater Use by US Power Plants: Electricity’s Thirst for a Precious Resource."

Ethanol is a key ingredient in today's gasoline—but the promise of ethanol as an oil and climate solution depends on how it’s made and what it’s made from.

The US transportation sector consumes more oil than all other US sources combined, dirtying our air and costing billions.

Biodiesel is a growing part of our fuel supply, but its potential as a solution depends on what it’s made from.

The USDA says we should be eating more fruits and vegetables. Our farmers can grow the healthy foods we need, with a little help from forward-looking agricultural policy.

Current policies create economic hurdles for farmers who want to grow fruits and vegetables. Smart reforms can remove these obstacles.