National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / Unsplash May 8, 2025 The State of Science at 100 Days: Co-Opted, Hindered, and Undermined We’ve been watching how the Trump administration has been abusing and co-opting science to advance its political goals across the federal government in its first 100 days. Jules Barbati-Dajches Analyst
Drew Angerer/Getty Images May 8, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Attacking the Science in the National Environmental Policy Act Kristie Ellickson Senior Scientist
(Top) John Moore, (Bottom) Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images May 7, 2025 A Cruel Tradeoff: Building the “Amazon of Deportation” While Tearing Down Health and Human Services Derrick Z. Jackson Fellow
U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr. December 1, 2017 Abnormal and Catastrophic 2017 Hurricane Season Finally Over Brenda Ekwurzel Director of Scientific Excellence
December 1, 2017 Virginia’s Gerrymander Is Still Alive—and a Deadly Threat to Environmental Justice Michael Latner Former UCS Fellow
Photo: Steve Fecht/General Motors December 1, 2017 More Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coming to Massachusetts Daniel Gatti Former contributor
Rachel Kramer/Flickr November 30, 2017 Great Lakes’ Great Changes: Temperatures Soar as the Climate Changes Derrick Z. Jackson Fellow
Photo: Department of Defense November 29, 2017 Hyping US Missile Defense Capabilities Could Have Grave Consequences Elliott Negin Former Contributor
November 29, 2017 You Might Be Wasting Food, Even If You’re Not Throwing It Away Doug Boucher Former Contributor
The Fijian COP23 presidency placed this sea-faring canoe outside of the main plenary hall in Bonn, symbolizing that when it comes to climate change, we are all in the same boat. Photo: By the author. November 29, 2017 Climate Summit Makes Progress Despite Trump, But Much More Urgency Is Needed Alden Meyer Former Contributor
Adding insulation to your attic is an effective step to improve the efficiency of your home, save money, and cut carbon emissions. November 28, 2017 Which States are Most Energy-Efficient? Here are the Latest Results John Rogers Energy Campaign Analytic Lead
Samantha Chisholm Hatfield November 28, 2017 Lessons from the Land and Water Songs to Heal UCS Science Network
By Tewy November 28, 2017 How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car in Your City? David Reichmuth Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program
The Roxboro Power Plant. Photo credit: Sanjay Suchak. November 27, 2017 I’m About to Testify at the EPA. Here’s What I Have to Say…. Jeremy Richardson Former Contributor
Chevy Bolt at LA Autoshow 2016. Photo: Dave Reichmuth November 27, 2017 Will Automakers Walk the Talk on EVs? Four Things to Look for at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show David Reichmuth Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program
Amanda Rose November 21, 2017 New Tax on Graduate Students Would Harm the US Jacob Carter Former Contributor
November 21, 2017 Thanksgiving Dinner Is Cheapest in Years, But Are Family Farms Paying the Price? Sarah Reinhardt Former Contributor
Fire in southern California in 2007 put power infrastructure at risk. Photo: Tim Williams. CC-BY-2.0 (Wikimedia) November 20, 2017 Climate change is here. Can California's infrastructure handle it? Jamesine Rogers Gibson Former Contributor
Photo: justice.gov November 17, 2017 Coal-burning Dynegy Wants a Handout. Will Illinois Give It to Them? Jessica Collingsworth Former Contributor
November 17, 2017 Hey Congress! Here's Why You Can't Scrap The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Josh Goldman Former Contributor
November 16, 2017 4 Ways to Discuss Congressional Budget Riders at the Dinner Table this Thanksgiving Charise Johnson Former Contributor