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June 11, 2026

Colorado Takes a Big Step Forward for EV Battery Recycling

Other states need to follow the example set by Colorado in passing a law that requires the recycling of electric vehicle batteries.

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

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June 9, 2026

The Science Community Is Stepping Up. Let’s Go Bigger.

Gretchen Goldman
President and CEO of UCS

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June 8, 2026

Trump and Xi Take a First Step Toward Better Relations

Robert Rust
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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

UCS Science Network

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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
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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November 1, 2018

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

UCS Science Network

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

UCS Science Network

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
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

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October 29, 2018

Sea Level Rise and I-1631: What’s at stake for Washington?

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

October 26, 2018

How Affordable is Your Electricity? Comparing Electric Rates, Bills, and Burden

Joseph Daniel
Former Contributor

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October 25, 2018

Offshore Wind in 2018: Four Takeaways

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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October 24, 2018

Can Uber and Lyft Be a Climate Solution?

Don Anair
Deputy Director & Research Director, Clean Transportation

October 24, 2018

Protecting Our Children from Lead in School Drinking Water: Getting the Law Right!

UCS Science Network

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October 24, 2018

Students, Don’t Forget to Vote. You Too, STEM Majors

UCS Science Network

October 24, 2018

Why We Met with Andrew Wheeler—And What Happened When We Did

Ken Kimmell
Former President

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October 24, 2018

Del hollín a la energía solar

Jessica Collingsworth
Former Contributor

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October 24, 2018

New Report Has Bad News for Illinois Coal Plants: It’s Time to Go

Jessica Collingsworth
Former Contributor

Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier Climate, Confronting Climate Change in Washington (2015)

October 23, 2018

Voting on I-1631? Here’s How Much Healthier You Could Make Washington’s Climate

Geeta Persad
Former Contributor

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