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February 19, 2026

Artificial Intelligence 101: An Accessible Primer on How AI Works

In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s important to understand the basics of AI in order to answer important questions about when it makes sense to use AI tools, how much we should invest in improving them, or whether we should use them at all. Excitement around AI has spurred a proverbial gold […]

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Risk or Resilience? Congress Can’t Miss Its Opportunity in Major Housing Legislation

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What Americans Lose if Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled

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How Climate Superfund Bills Use Science to Make Polluters Pay

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January 26, 2026

Scientists Must Act: Five Ways You Can Stand Up to Authoritarianism Today

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January 21, 2026

Clean Energy Can Protect Midwest Families From Data-Center Driven Energy Bill Spikes

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January 21, 2026

Powering Data Centers with Clean Energy Could Avoid Trillions in Climate and Health Costs

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January 20, 2026

Colorado EV Battery Recycling Bill Showcases Leadership

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Preserving Community Science in the Face of Attacks

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Massachusetts y la asequibilidad energética: tres prioridades para el 2026

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January 15, 2026

The Future Is Not Written. It Is Ours to Create.

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One Year of the Trump Administration’s All-Out Assault on Climate and Clean Energy

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Divide and Destroy: A New Year of the Trump Administration’s Authoritarianism

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January 13, 2026

Ask a Scientist: What Happens When There Are No Limits on US and Russian Nuclear Weapons?

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President Trump’s Imperial and Illegal Grab for Venezuelan Oil Is a Losing Bet

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January 13, 2026

Illegal, Aggressive, and Unstable: President Trump’s Foray into Venezuela Increases Security Risks

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What to Watch in Climate Litigation in 2026

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The Road to True Grid Resilience is Paved With Science and Community Voice

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