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July 10, 2025

Power Hungry: Why Data Centers Are Developing Their Own Energy Sources to Fuel AI

The spread of AI data centers is larger, more numerous, and faster-growing than anything that has come before to the electric utilities. The potential for this to cause supply shortages and costs for consumers is plain to see.

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

The 100-Hour Weather & Climate Livestream

July 10, 2025

Ask a Scientist: How Livestreaming 100 Hours of Weather and Climate Moved Thousands to Action

Michelle Rama-Poccia
Bilingual Writer and Podcast Host, Union of Concerned Scientists

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July 9, 2025

The Court Has Spoken: A Healthy Climate is a Human Right

Carly Phillips
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December 6, 2017

Automakers’ Long List of Fights Against Progress, and Why We Must Demand Better

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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December 6, 2017

Supermoons, King Tides, and Global Warming

Astrid Caldas
Senior Climate Scientist

December 5, 2017

It’s World Soil Day: Celebrate Soil, Carbon, and the Opportunities Right Under Our Feet

Marcia DeLonge
Former Contributor

December 5, 2017

Did Pilots See North Korea’s Missile Fail during Reentry?

David Wright
Former Contributor

December 5, 2017

Pruitt’s War on the Planet and the EPA—and What Congress Can Do About It

Ken Kimmell
Former President

December 5, 2017

Like Bonnie Tyler, NRC is Holding Out for a HERO

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

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December 4, 2017

The EPA Knows Glider Trucks Are Dangerously Dirty: It’s Time to Keep Them Off the Road

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

December 4, 2017

Chinese Military Strategy: A Work in Progress

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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December 1, 2017

Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards—Under Fire?

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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

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December 1, 2017

More Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coming to Massachusetts

Daniel Gatti
Former contributor

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November 30, 2017

Great Lakes’ Great Changes: Temperatures Soar as the Climate Changes

Derrick Z. Jackson
Fellow

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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

November 28, 2017

North Korea’s Longest Missile Test Yet

David Wright
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

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November 28, 2017

Lessons from the Land and Water Songs to Heal

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November 28, 2017

How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car in Your City?

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

November 27, 2017

The Senate Tax Bill: Just Say No

Alden Meyer
Former Contributor

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November 27, 2017

I’m About to Testify at the EPA. Here’s What I Have to Say….

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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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

November 27, 2017

Trump and Asia’s Strongmen

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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