The Equation

December 15, 2025

China and the United States Are Racing Towards Different Ends in AI

While China sees AI as another tool for controlling its populace, the United States is rushing to create AI that will give it global economic dominance.

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How Trump’s Free Pass to Polluters will Harm Americans

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The Courts Delivered Important Climate Wins in 2025

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No Undue Risk

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Ecoservice: What It Is and Why Scientists Should Do More of It

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Los Alamos, Freedom of Speech, and Nuclear Disaster

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Sickly Sweet: Fighting Our Addiction to Sugar

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August 1, 2014

House Testimony: Renewable Electricity Standards are Delivering Significant Economic Benefits Across the United States

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

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How Much Money Can You Save By Switching to an Electric Car?

David Reichmuth
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July 30, 2014

Hot Models Try to Forecast CO2 Reductions

Mike Jacobs
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July 30, 2014

Me to the EPA: Increase Renewables, Limit Carbon, and Protect Coal Miners

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July 30, 2014

CNN’s Climate Coverage Shows Signs of Improvement

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July 29, 2014

John Oliver Tells It Like It Is: U.S. Nuclear Weapons Craziness

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Former UCS Global Security Program Co-Director

July 29, 2014

Pennsylvania and the Clean Power Plan

Jeremy Richardson
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July 29, 2014

As EPA Hearings Begin, Colorado Makes Strides toward Reducing Carbon Emissions

Jeff Deyette
Director of State Policy and Analysis

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Assault on St. Lucie Nuclear Plant

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

July 28, 2014

Evolving Chinese Views on U.S. National Missile Defense

Gregory Kulacki
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July 28, 2014

The Endangered Species Act under Attack: Science, Politics, and the Real Meaning of Transparency

Gretchen Goldman
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How Virginia Can Meet and Exceed Its Targets under the EPA Power Plant Carbon Standard

Rachel Cleetus
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Sugar, Science, and Your Summer BBQ

Deborah Bailin
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Saving an Iconic New England Lighthouse from Climate Change and Coastal Erosion

Adam Markham
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July 25, 2014

Initial Comments on NAS’s Report “Lessons Learned from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident for Improving Safety of U.S. Nuclear Plants”

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July 24, 2014

“Hide No Harm” Bill Will Tip the Balance in Favor of Science and Safety over Corporate Profits

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July 24, 2014

Will California Go Green or Go Gas?

Laura Wisland
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July 24, 2014

Clean Energy Leaders and Laggards: How Utilities Stack Up

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