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September 2, 2025

Trump Appointees “Reorganize” the USDA, Putting the Department’s Mission at Risk

UCS submitted public comments on a USDA plan that would hollow out the agency’s scientific capacity and disrupt vital services.

Karen Perry Stillerman
Deputy Director

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September 3, 2025

New to Advocacy? 3 Tips for Early Career Scientists

Melissa Varga
Science Network Senior Manager

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August 28, 2025

A Sober Commemoration: 20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina Hit Gulf Coast Communities

Rachel Cleetus
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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

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

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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

UCS Science Network

November 16, 2017

Tesla, Electric Semi-Trucks and Equity

Jimmy O'Dea
Former Contributor

November 16, 2017

4 Ways to Discuss Congressional Budget Riders at the Dinner Table this Thanksgiving

Charise Johnson
Former Contributor

November 15, 2017

Seven States Take Big Next Step on Climate: Here’s the What, Why, and How

Ken Kimmell
Former President

November 15, 2017

UCS to Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Big THANKS!

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

November 14, 2017

Water in an Uncertain Future: Planning the New Normal

Adrienne Alvord
Former Contributor

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November 14, 2017

One Simple Trick to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

UCS Science Network

November 14, 2017

In Australia, Too, Shareholders Demand Climate Transparency from Fossil Fuel Companies

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

November 13, 2017

Whose Finger Is on the Button? Nuclear Launch Authority in the United States and Other Nations

Eryn MacDonald
Global Security Analyst

C-SPAN

November 9, 2017

Trump Nominee Kathleen Hartnett White Ignores Climate Change In Her Own Backyard

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

November 8, 2017

Scientists, Please Don’t Listen to Scott Pruitt

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

November 8, 2017

Would Chemical Safety Measures Under Dourson Protect Military Families? Probably Not.

Charise Johnson
Former Contributor

November 8, 2017

Grand Gulf: Three Nuclear Safety Miscues in Mississippi Warranting NRC’s Attention

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

Gretchen Goldman

November 7, 2017

While We Aren’t Paying Attention, the Trump Administration is Making Products Less Safe

Gretchen Goldman
President of UCS

November 7, 2017

The Natural Ways to (Help) Solve the Climate Problem

Doug Boucher
Former Contributor

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