The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 20

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January 13, 2026

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

President Trump’s addiction to fossil fuels will not make people in the United States safer or richer. In fact, it will do the opposite by dragging us into a 19th-century-style imperial adventure that will impose high costs for everyone on the planet.

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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January 13, 2026

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

Laura Grego
Research Director, Senior Scientist

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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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November 4, 2024

What to Expect When You’re Waiting for the Votes to Get Counted

Liza Gordon-Rogers
Research Associate

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November 1, 2024

Climate-Fueled Extreme Weather Events Are Worsening. We Need Action at COP29.

Marc Alessi
Science Fellow

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Derrick Z. Jackson

November 1, 2024

Uneasy Election Enthusiasm in Philadelphia

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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October 31, 2024

Will UN Climate Talks in Azerbaijan Deliver on Finance and Emission Reductions?

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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October 31, 2024

When Danger Season Collides with the Affordable Housing Shortage

Zoe Middleton
Associate Director of Just Climate Resilience

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October 31, 2024

COP29 Must Increase Climate Finance and Stand Up to the Fossil Fuel Industry

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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October 30, 2024

Trucking Industry Disinformation Will Cost Lives

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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October 30, 2024

Intimidation Tactics Exposed in Oregon Climate Case vs. Fossil Fuel Industry

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

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October 29, 2024

Why the World Needs a New UN Study on the Effects of Nuclear War

Laura Grego
Research Director, Senior Scientist

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October 25, 2024

As Election Season Comes to a Close, Watch Out for Lawsuits, Misinformation, and Voter Fatigue

Christopher Williams
Former Staff

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October 24, 2024

The Historical Exploitation of Agricultural and Food Workers Needs to Stop

DeShawn L. Blanding
Senior Washington Representative

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October 23, 2024

What Is Election Certification? The Facts You Need to Fight Attacks on the Democratic Process

Liza Gordon-Rogers
Research Associate

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October 22, 2024

What Is FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund? What You Should Know, Why Costs Keep Rising and What We Can Do About It

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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October 17, 2024

What’s Next for Scientific Integrity at Federal Agencies?

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

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Derrick Z. Jackson

October 17, 2024

Wetland Protections Remain Bogged Down in Mystery

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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October 16, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Further Proof We’re Not Ready for Fossil Fuel-Caused Climate Change

Marc Alessi
Science Fellow

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October 16, 2024

Introducing the Community Guide to Cumulative Impacts

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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October 16, 2024

Powering the Data Boom: How Will the Grid Keep Up?

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

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October 15, 2024

Project 2025’s Assault on EPA, Human Health and the Environment Must Never Be Put into Action

Chitra Kumar
Managing Director, Climate and Energy Program

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October 15, 2024

Gas Plants Have a Real Climate Problem. So Do Some Proposed Approaches for Addressing It.

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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October 15, 2024

The Election Is Almost Here—But Where Is the Farm Bill?

Melissa Kaplan
Senior Manager of Government Affairs

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October 15, 2024

Ask a Scientist: How Close Are We to a Clean Energy Transition?

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October 10, 2024

After the Election, Congress Must Help Victims of Radiation Exposure by Passing RECA

Lilly Adams
Senior Outreach Coordinator

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October 7, 2024

EPA Needs to Listen to the Public. Will New Public Participation Guidance Help?

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

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