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July 8, 2025

What China’s Approach to Iran Tells Us About Its Foreign Policy

By not taking sides against Iran or Russia in recent conflicts, China is trying to achieve stability and play the role of global mediator.

Robert Rust
China Analyst

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July 8, 2025

Climate Lawsuits Are Rising as Political Pushback Intensifies

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

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July 7, 2025

Seven Things You Need to Know About the Texas Flash Flood Tragedy

Rachel Cleetus
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Kathy Mulvey

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Kate Cell

Senior Climate Campaign Manager

Laura Peterson

Corporate Analyst & Advocate

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December 7, 2016

President Obama Can Still Reduce Stored Nuclear Weapons & Fissile Materials

Eryn MacDonald
Global Security Analyst

December 6, 2016

Eyes on the Solar Photovoltaic Revolution: 35 Years in a Front-Row Seat

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Solar and EVs synergies are seen in this charging station. Source: Envision Solar.

December 6, 2016

Electric Vehicles in the South: What's on the Horizon?

Peter O'Connor
Former contributor

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December 6, 2016

Texas Is the Best. And Worst. #1 in Both Wind Energy and Carbon Pollution.

Katharine Hayhoe
Former Contributor

December 6, 2016

The Nuclear Safety Value of “What If?”

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

December 5, 2016

Origins and Implications of the Taiwan Call

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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December 5, 2016

On World Soils Day, Five Fun Facts About the Underdog of Natural Resources

Andrea Basche
Former contributor

December 3, 2016

The Trump Administration’s Opening Move to Disrupt US-China Relations

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

December 2, 2016

The Internet Can’t Get Over the House Science Committee’s Climate-Denying Tweet—and That’s a Good Thing

Gretchen Goldman
President of UCS

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December 2, 2016

Breaking Up (with Stuff) is Hard to Do: Are We Biologically Predisposed to Collect Stuff?

UCS Science Network

December 2, 2016

The Big Three Threats to Progress on Added Sugar Transparency

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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December 2, 2016

A Glimmer of Good News for the Climate: EPA Affirms Fuel Efficiency Standards

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

December 1, 2016

Science and the Politics of Fracking—and What’s Ahead

Yogin Kothari
Former Contributor

December 1, 2016

Why Haven't Fossil Fuel Companies Adjusted Their Business Models?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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November 30, 2016

On Trump and Science: Preparing for the Unknown

Gretchen Goldman
President of UCS

November 30, 2016

How the Trump Administration and Congress Should Use Science to Govern

Peter Frumhoff
Former Director of Science and Policy and Chief Climate Scientist

November 29, 2016

The 21st Century Cures Bill: Transparency Win Isn't Enough

Yogin Kothari
Former Contributor

November 29, 2016

Nuclear Plant Security

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

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November 28, 2016

The Future Energy Jobs Bill: Promise, Pitfalls, and Opportunities for Clean Energy in Illinois

Jessica Collingsworth
Former Contributor

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November 23, 2016

How Important is NASA Research? The World Depends on It—And So Do You

Brenda Ekwurzel
Director of Scientific Excellence

November 23, 2016

Pie and Praise: Why I’m Especially Thankful for California’s Leadership on Climate This Thanksgiving

Jamesine Rogers Gibson
Former Contributor

November 23, 2016

Encouraging Signs for Electric Vehicles at the LA Auto Show

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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November 23, 2016

Battling Climate Change With Each Bite: 4 Things To Do If You’re Going Bananas About the Story Behind Your Food

Marcia DeLonge
Former Contributor

November 23, 2016

500 Women Scientists Pledge for Democracy: Finding Hope in the Growing Numbers

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