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November 7, 2025

Why COP30 in Brazil Matters for a Thriving Economy and a Safe, Livable Planet

The rest of the world must leave the US behind and pursue ambitious consensus on switching to cheap clean energy.

Rachel Cleetus
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Imagining a COP Free from Fossil Fuel Industry Influence

Kathy Mulvey
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August 6, 2015

Fuel Tracking Makes Sense for Massachusetts

David Babson
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Final Clean Power Plan Takes Key Steps to Ensure Reliable Electricity. Now What?

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The Final Clean Power Plan: Facts Trumped the Noise

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Global Warming Emissions (LDVs, HDVs) (1990-2040)

Over the past decade, global warming emissions and fuel consumption by commercial vehicles has continued to increase, while those of passenger vehicles is declining. We need strong standards for heavy-duty vehicles to put the entire transportation sector on a sustainable future course. (1990-2011 data from EPA; 2012-2040 data from EIA)

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The Iran Nuclear Deal: The Forest and the Trees

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Former UCS Global Security Program Co-Director

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New Forest Service Report Tallies the Steeply Rising Costs of Fighting Wildfires

Rachel Cleetus
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August 5, 2015

Stories Not to Forget: 70 Years Since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings

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August 4, 2015

Unpacking Charles Koch’s Misinformation on Climate Change

Aaron Huertas
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August 4, 2015

Communicating Science: Barriers Journalists Face at Government Agencies

Deborah Bailin
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A Double Homicide on the House Floor

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Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident

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Fuel Tracking is Key to Good Climate Policy

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July 31, 2015

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July 31, 2015

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July 30, 2015

Labeling Added Sugar: 3 Reasons to Support FDA’s Proposed Rule to Include the Percent Daily Value

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July 29, 2015

The EPA’s Clean Power Plan is History in the Making

Ken Kimmell
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July 29, 2015

Bullish on Renewable Energy? So Is the Pope, Walmart, Obama, Google….the List Goes On

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July 27, 2015

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