Climate Change

Our experts write on the science and impacts of global warming—and explore the solutions we have at hand.

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July 29, 2019

Resilience and Transitioning to EVs Should Be Key Features in New Highway Bill

Jonna Hamilton
Former Contributor

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July 29, 2019

My Written Testimony on Transportation Infrastructure and Climate Change

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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July 26, 2019

Killer Heat by Congressional District: New Map and 433 Fact Sheets Show What’s at Stake

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

July 25, 2019

Climate Risk Disclosure Act Is Good for Your Investments

Nicole Pinko
Former Contributor

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July 23, 2019

Vulnerable Populations Across US Metro Areas at Risk of Fatal Heat by Mid-Century

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

As temperatures soar above the 100ºF mark, hitting a high of 106ºF by mid-day, children play in open fire hydrants during a heat wave in New York, NY.

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July 22, 2019

African Americans Are Disproportionately Exposed to Extreme Heat

Adrienne Hollis
Former Contributor

July 22, 2019

UCS Extreme Heat Report: A Call to Action on Midwest Clean Energy

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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July 22, 2019

As Heatwave Blankets Nation, Utility Disconnect Policies Can Kill

Joseph Daniel
Former Contributor

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July 22, 2019

Will the US Be a Dystopian Hellscape in 2100 if Emissions Keep Rising?

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

Amanda Ouellet wipes her face with a cold wet towel to cool off while working outside. AP Photo/John Locher, File

July 19, 2019

This Weekend’s Heatwave Is the Future of Extreme Heat: 3 Things You Should Know and Do

Erika Spanger
Director of Strategic Climate Analytics

July 16, 2019

Climate Change and Wine – Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

UCS Science Network

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July 16, 2019

5 Great Public Health Resources for Dealing With Extreme Heat

Rachel Licker
Former Staff

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July 16, 2019

Top Ten Heat-Related Terms You Need to Pay Attention to While Reading UCS’s Killer Heat Report

Adrienne Hollis
Former Contributor

July 15, 2019

10 Ways Andrew Wheeler Has Decimated EPA Protections in Just One Year

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

July 12, 2019

How Climate Risks Get Compounded: Louisiana Grapples With Heavy Rain, Tropical Storm Barry, and Swollen Mississippi

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

Melting permafrost on Alaska's North Slope. Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech

July 11, 2019

How Alaska’s Recent Heat Wave May Worsen Climate Warming

Carly Phillips
Research Scientist

July 10, 2019

Censoring a Senior Analyst at the State Department for Telling the Truth is a Damned Shame

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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July 9, 2019

Maine Hits Clean Energy Grand Slam

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

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July 8, 2019

Can Trees, Oceans and Giant Carbon Sucking Machines Save Us from Climate Catastrophe?

Angela Anderson
Former Contributor

July 2, 2019

A New Way to Assess Impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage Sites

Adam Markham
Former Staff

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July 1, 2019

As Methane Levels in the Atmosphere Soar, Trump Administration Moves to Gut Regulations

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

June 28, 2019

It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Climate Change Threat to World Heritage

Adam Markham
Former Staff

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June 27, 2019

Electric Airport Shuttle Buses Are Taking Off

Jimmy O'Dea
Former Contributor

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June 26, 2019

Congress Must Lead with National Energy Standards to Save the Climate

Rob Cowin
Former Contributor

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