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Science Must Trump Politics at the USDA, Especially During Turbulent Times

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The Native Peoples of Standing Rock Haven’t Given Up, Nor Should We

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January 26, 2017

Communicating Science: Breaking Through Our Comfortable Silence to Form Meaningful Connections

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January 25, 2017

President Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Impoverish Science and Weaken America

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January 25, 2017

Defending Science Is Not Only for Scientists—It’s for All Who Care About Clean Air, Water, and Soil

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January 25, 2017

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January 25, 2017

California Floods Remind Us To Make Agricultural Water Conservation a Top Priority

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January 24, 2017

The Fox Who Will Guard the Nation’s Henhouses (And Five Questions the Senate Should Ask Him)

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January 24, 2017

Are Business’ Zero-Deforestation Palm Oil Pledges Being Kept? Here’s How We’ll Know

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January 24, 2017

Gutting the EPA Hurts Real People

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Better Transportation Choices are Key to Meeting California’s 2030 Climate Goals

Don Anair
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A Climate Action Roadmap: California Steps Up in Uncertain Times

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January 19, 2017

Five Takeaways From Scott Pruitt’s Nomination Hearing That Should Worry Scientists

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What to Expect—and Ways to Respond—as the Trump Administration Assumes Power

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USDA Nominee Perdue's Connection to Coca-Cola is Deeper Than Georgia Roots

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January 18, 2017

The Importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) When Examining Climate Change

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New Report Shows Electric Vehicle Technology Advancing Faster Than Anticipated

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NOAA and NASA Confirm: 2016 Is Warmest Year on Record.

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