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August 14, 2025

Scientists’ Role in Defending Democracy

In an article originally published in Science, UCS President Gretchen Goldman and her co-author present solutions for scientists under attack in authoritarian governments.

Gretchen Goldman
President of UCS

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August 13, 2025

Trump Admin Uses Fossil Fuel Industry Deception Tactics to Undermine Climate Science

Carlos Javier Martinez
Senior Scientist

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August 13, 2025

9 Ways to Counter Disinformation Now that the Trump Administration Has Made It US Climate Policy

Kate Cell
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Director of Energy Research & Analysis

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June 23, 2017

Climate Risk in the Spotlight of Chevron’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

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June 22, 2017

When the Floods are Certain But (NOAA’s) Funds Are Not

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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June 22, 2017

The Case Against Clovis: Why Trump's USDA Chief Scientist Nominee Is the Wrong Choice

Mike Lavender
Former Contributor

June 22, 2017

On the Business Case for Renewables (and Why It’s so Strong)

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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June 22, 2017

7 Things We Expect to See in Rick Perry’s Unnecessary and Biased Grid Study

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

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June 21, 2017

Science Needs to Learn Lessons from the LGBTQ Rights Movement

UCS Science Network

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June 21, 2017

Tropical Storm Cindy Brings Life-Threatening Flood Risks: Atlantic Hurricane Season Arrives Early and Strong

Brenda Ekwurzel
Director of Scientific Excellence

June 21, 2017

Want to Squash Science? Follow Pruitt’s Lead at the EPA

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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June 21, 2017

Sea Level Rise and High-Tide Flooding Outlook Make It to NOAA's Climate Update

Astrid Caldas
Senior Climate Scientist

June 21, 2017

The Summer of Floods: King Tides in June, July, August…

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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June 21, 2017

An Important Step to Clean Air and More Equitable Communities in Los Angeles

Jimmy O'Dea
Former Contributor

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June 20, 2017

Wind Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Peter O'Connor
Former contributor

June 20, 2017

How Many Rides Do Lyft and Uber Give Per Day? New Data Help Cities Plan for the Future

Jimmy O'Dea
Former Contributor

June 20, 2017

Note to the Department of Energy: The Grid Has Changed

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

June 19, 2017

Heat Waves and Wildfires Signal Warnings about Climate Change (and Budget Cuts)

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

June 19, 2017

A Priority List for Trump’s New FEMA Chief

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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June 19, 2017

Some Tough Questions for Rick Perry at DOE Budget Hearing

Rob Cowin
Former Contributor

Senate confirmation hearing for Brock Long to head FEMA on June 7, 2017.

June 16, 2017

5 Reasons Why Congress Should Immediately Greenlight the Nation’s Natural Disaster Responder-in-Chief

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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June 16, 2017

As Washington Flounders, Midwest Businesses Forge Ahead on Clean Energy

Jessica Collingsworth
Former Contributor

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June 15, 2017

Beliefs Won’t Save Tangier Island, Virginia, From Sea Level Rise—Informed Preparedness Will.

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

June 15, 2017

The Case of the Missing Numbers

Stephen Young
Senior Washington Representative

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June 15, 2017

How Do We Get to 100% Renewable Energy? Could be Storage, Storage, Storage

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

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June 14, 2017

This Summer’s Gulf “Dead Zone” Could Be Bigger Than Connecticut—and Trump’s Budget Cuts Would Make It Worse

Karen Perry Stillerman
Deputy Director

June 14, 2017

Signed, Sealed, Delayed? The New Fate of the Added Sugar Rule and Other Safeguards

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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