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June 26, 2025

We Need Sound Policy Informed by Science. The Trump Administration Is Undermining it.

With a name like “gold standard science,” you might expect the Trump administration’s guidelines on federal science to be awesome. They’re not.

Gretchen Goldman
President of UCS

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June 26, 2025

Maine Commits to 100% Clean Electricity by 2040

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

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June 25, 2025

What Are the Environmental Impacts of Artificial Intelligence?

José Pablo Ortiz Partida
Director of Innovation and Collaboration

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Moraine Park Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

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October 17, 2016

Partnerships to Protect Fragile Mountain Ecosystems

UCS Science Network

October 17, 2016

Michigan and the Clean Power Plan: What the State's Analysis Can and Cannot Tell Us

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst

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October 14, 2016

Celebrating Science and Hispanic Heritage Month: A Conversation with Hector Arce

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

October 13, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: What's Next for Recovery and Rebuilding?

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

October 12, 2016

Washington Moves to Reduce Carbon: A First Step but More Work Remains

Jamesine Rogers Gibson
Former Contributor

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October 12, 2016

How Should Oil Companies Adapt to a Carbon Constrained World?

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy

A Honduran farmer digs irrigation channels in advance of maize planting.

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October 11, 2016

Making Agriculture “Climate-Smart” in Latin America and the Caribbean

UCS Science Network

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October 11, 2016

Preparing for Severe Climate Events: a Q+A with Drought Experts

Andrea Basche
Former contributor

October 11, 2016

Setting the Nuclear Safety Bar

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

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October 7, 2016

A Banner Year for California Climate Laws: Important Lessons and Landmark Progress in 2016

Adrienne Alvord
Former Contributor

Hurricane Matthew approaches Florida in this satellite image taken at 1 p.m., October 6. Photo: NASA

October 6, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Storm Surge: How to Evaluate Its Potential Magnitude and Impacts

Brenda Ekwurzel
Director of Scientific Excellence

October 5, 2016

The Road to High Octane Fuels

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy

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October 5, 2016

Matthew Is the Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricane in a Generation. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Astrid Caldas
Senior Climate Scientist

October 4, 2016

EV Sales Hit a New High-Water Mark, Despite Low Oil Prices and Lack of Availability

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

October 4, 2016

Climate Policy: Physical Reliability vs Economic Philosophy

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

October 4, 2016

Designing Infrastructure with Climate Change in Mind: Assembly Bill 2800 Becomes Law

Jamesine Rogers Gibson
Former Contributor

October 4, 2016

Sputnik Revisited

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

October 4, 2016

Rapid Regulator Response

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

October 3, 2016

Another knock against MOX

Stephen Young
Senior Washington Representative

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September 30, 2016

Little Island Takes Big Solar Step

Laura Wisland
Former Contributor

September 30, 2016

Washington’s Initiative 732: Important Lessons for Supporters of Carbon Pricing

Jason Barbose
Former Contributor

September 29, 2016

What Is the Learning Curve—and What Does It Mean for Solar Power and for Electric Vehicles?

Peter O'Connor
Former contributor

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September 28, 2016

Which States are the Most Energy-Efficient? A “Dramatic Photo Finish,” and a Tie for Top Honors

John Rogers
Energy Campaign Analytic Lead

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September 28, 2016

For Healthier Kids, US Policies Need an Added Sugar Fix

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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