The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 104

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January 13, 2026

President Trump’s Imperial and Illegal Grab for Venezuelan Oil Is a Losing Bet

President Trump’s addiction to fossil fuels will not make people in the United States safer or richer. In fact, it will do the opposite by dragging us into a 19th-century-style imperial adventure that will impose high costs for everyone on the planet.

Kathy Mulvey
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Illegal, Aggressive, and Unstable: President Trump’s Foray into Venezuela Increases Security Risks

Laura Grego
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Ask a Scientist: What Happens When There Are No Limits on US and Russian Nuclear Weapons?

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SOS Congress: Nation’s Flood Policy Is Not Keeping Up with Climate Change Reality

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Here Is Why State Regulators Are Rejecting Utility Resource Plans

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