The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 15

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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

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May 8, 2025

The Trump Administration Is Attacking the Science in the National Environmental Policy Act

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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May 7, 2025

A Cruel Tradeoff: Building the “Amazon of Deportation” While Tearing Down Health and Human Services

Derrick Z. Jackson
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‘Project 2025’ Would Be Disastrous for Our Nation and Our Climate

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June 13, 2024

Restoring American Deterrence Act Offers Blueprint for Nuclear Arms Race, But No Hope for Winning One

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June 12, 2024

Who’s Doing Chevron’s Dirty Work in California?

Laura Peterson
Corporate Analyst & Advocate

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June 10, 2024

Can the Realities of “Danger Season” Pierce Climate Denial?

Derrick Z. Jackson
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June 10, 2024

For Clean Energy Progress in California, We Must Solve the Permitting Problem (Part 3 of 3)

Vivian Yang
Western States Energy Analyst

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June 10, 2024

Want to Connect Clean Energy to California’s Power Grid? Get in Line (Part 2 of 3)

Vivian Yang
Western States Energy Analyst

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June 10, 2024

Transmission Is Holding up California’s Clean Energy Transition (Part 1 of 3)

Vivian Yang
Western States Energy Analyst

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June 6, 2024

UCS Is Following the Money in California

Amanda Fencl
Director of Climate Science, Climate and Energy

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June 4, 2024

The (Legal) Way Congress Can Undo Federal Rules that Protect Us

Lisa Van Theemsche
Washington Representative II

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June 3, 2024

What Will the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule Do for California?

Michele Canales
Western States Policy Advocate

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June 3, 2024

What You Need to Know about Advanced Clean Fleets: Funding, Flexibility, and FAQs

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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May 30, 2024

Driving on Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner than Using a Gasoline Car

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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May 29, 2024

Get Ready: 85% Chance of Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season that May Break Records

Astrid Caldas
Senior Climate Scientist

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May 28, 2024

Here’s What We’re Asking Major Fossil Fuel Corporations at This Year’s Annual Meetings

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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May 27, 2024

In the Race for Clean Energy, the United States is Both a Leader and a Laggard—Here’s How

Derrick Z. Jackson
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May 23, 2024

Danger Season 2024: It’s Already Started

Erika Spanger
Director of Strategic Climate Analytics

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May 23, 2024

Three Policy Issues in Transportation on Tribal Lands

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May 23, 2024

Wildfires and Power Grid Failures Continue to Fuel Each Other

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

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May 21, 2024

International Court Backs Need to Protect Oceans and Island Nations from Climate Impacts

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

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May 20, 2024

Four Steps Federal Agencies Need to Take for Better Public Engagement

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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May 20, 2024

Farmers Are Looking to the 2023 Farm Bill for Transformational Agriculture Reform

Guest Commentary

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May 15, 2024

FERC and NERC Review of Winter Storm Gas Failures Lacks Transparency and Key Details

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

May 14, 2024

Ask a Scientist: Stopping Big Ag from Hijacking US Farm and Food Policy

Elliott Negin
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May 14, 2024

The Food and Farm Bill Must Right the Wrongs of Longstanding Racial Injustice

DeShawn L. Blanding
Senior Washington Representative

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