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July 3, 2025

NOAA’s Weather and Climate Science Is Under Relentless Attack from Trump Administration. Will Congress Stand Up for Us?

Get NOAA the resources it needs to do its life-saving scientific work.

Marc Alessi
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June 30, 2025

Schedule F by Another Name Is Still a Threat to Science

Joseph Reed
Policy Director, Center for Science and Democracy

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July 2, 2025

Massachusetts’ Freedom to Move Act Can Get Transportation on Track

Kevin X. Shen
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November 9, 2018

The Dinner Table is the Latest Battleground for Trump’s Attacks on Immigrant Families

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November 9, 2018

Can the EPA Protect Us from Ozone and Particulate Pollution Without Its Experts? What to Watch

Gretchen Goldman
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November 8, 2018

After Pittsburgh, Thousand Oaks, Will New Congress Push for Gun Safety Research?

Charise Johnson
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November 8, 2018

Will Japan Try to Save the INF Treaty?

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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November 8, 2018

How to Make Professional Conferences More Accessible for Disabled People: Guidance from Actual Disabled Scientists

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November 8, 2018

Even in a Carbon-Constrained World, FirstEnergy’s Nuclear Bailout Proposal in Ohio Must Be Rejected

Jeff Deyette
Director of State Policy and Analysis

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November 8, 2018

Carbon Pricing is Key to Economic Viability of Xcel’s Nuclear Power Plants in Minnesota

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

Nuclear power carries unique costs and benefits as an energy source.

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November 8, 2018

Why We’re Taking a Hard Look at Nuclear Power Plant Closures

Ken Kimmell
Former President

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November 8, 2018

Natural Gas is Undermining Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Plants—And That’s Bad News for the Climate

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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November 8, 2018

What the New UCS Report on Nuclear Plants Means for Illinois

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

US Gov.

November 7, 2018

The Elections, and What They Mean for Climate, Energy, and Science

Ken Kimmell
Former President

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November 7, 2018

Climate Changes Health: The Backstory is the Front Story

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November 5, 2018

Arizona and Renewables: 7 Reasons to Vote Yes on Prop. 127

Jeff Deyette
Director of State Policy and Analysis

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November 5, 2018

Your Guide to Tuesday’s Transformation of Democracy

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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November 2, 2018

Unmasking the Waukegan Coal Plant Reliability Myth

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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November 2, 2018

There is a Standard for Comparing Power Plant Closings with Energy Shortages; Let’s Use it!

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

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November 2, 2018

Washington’s I-1631: A Chance to Choose Hope, Not Fear

Adrienne Alvord
Former Contributor

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November 2, 2018

Will This Case Finally Bring Down ExxonMobil’s Culture of Climate Deception?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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November 2, 2018

Fighting Climate Change: You’re 4x As Powerful As You Think

John Rogers
Energy Campaign Analytic Lead

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November 1, 2018

My Experience with the Science Network Mentor Program: Finding the Path to Advocacy that Works for You

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November 1, 2018

China and the INF Treaty

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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November 1, 2018

PFAS Contamination on Military Bases Is A Scary Reality—And For Me, It’s Personal

Charise Johnson
Former Contributor

October 31, 2018

Supporting Science Policy Advocacy and Outreach through Microgrants

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Vehicle pollution is a major issue for human health and the environment.

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October 30, 2018

General Motors’ EV Plan May Sound Good, But it’s Bad News for Cars and Drivers. Here’s Why.

David Reichmuth
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