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January 25, 2017

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

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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

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

Gutting the EPA Hurts Real People

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

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

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