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

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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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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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Is North Korea Planning a Long-Range Missile Launch?

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3 Reasons Why Federal Energy R&D is a Wise Investment

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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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UCS to the NRC: Stop Dragging Your Feet on Important Nuclear Security Updates

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