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July 24, 2025

President Trump’s Handouts to Fossil Fuel Industry Will Cost Public $80 Billion Over Next Decade

US taxpayers are facing double jeopardy thanks to a reckless and inhumane budget bill that hands billions of dollars to the oil and gas industry as it worsens the impact of climate change

Laura Peterson
Corporate Analyst & Advocate

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July 24, 2025

Five Reasons Why the ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion Matters

L. Delta Merner
Lead Scientist, Science Hub for Climate Litigation

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July 24, 2025

From the Courtroom to the Internet, the Fight Over Federal Science Is On

Jules Barbati-Dajches
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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
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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

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

November 27, 2017

Trump and Asia’s Strongmen

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

Amanda Rose

November 21, 2017

New Tax on Graduate Students Would Harm the US

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

November 21, 2017

Always in “Hot Water”

UCS Science Network

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

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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

Giving Thanks to Climate Researchers of the Federal Agencies

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November 16, 2017

Tesla, Electric Semi-Trucks and Equity

Jimmy O'Dea
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