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January 21, 2026

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

Thousands of data centers are popping up across the country, fueled by the boom of AI—and ratepayers could get stuck with the bill to make Big Tech’s dream a reality.

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

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January 21, 2026

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

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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January 20, 2026

Colorado EV Battery Recycling Bill Showcases Leadership

Jessica Dunn
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Director of Government Affairs, Climate & Energy Program

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April 22, 2014

How to Celebrate Earth Day: Go Treasure Hunting with the Kids

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

April 21, 2014

Sometimes the Good Guys Win: Unmasking “Company Doe”

Celia Wexler
Former contributor

April 21, 2014

Spring Break in Florida: A Lesson in the Costs of Climate Change

Angela Anderson
Former Contributor

April 21, 2014

Transforming Food Policy Through Science from Coast to Coast

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

April 21, 2014

Earth Day Ideas: Looking for Air Leaks in all the Right Places

Jeff Deyette
Director of State Policy and Analysis

April 21, 2014

Power Outages, Extreme Weather, and Climate Change: How Smart Energy Choices Will Help Keep the Lights On

Steve Clemmer
Director of Energy Research & Analysis

April 17, 2014

Virginia Supreme Court Unanimously Supports Academic Freedom at the University of Virginia

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

April 16, 2014

We’re Going on a Vampire Hunt: Standing Up to Standby Power on Earth Day

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

April 15, 2014

Cows Are the Real Hogs: The IPCC and the Demand Side of Agriculture

Doug Boucher
Former Contributor

April 15, 2014

Cashing in on Earth Day: 10 Activities to Kick-start Low-Carbon Living and Save You Money

Jeff Deyette
Director of State Policy and Analysis

April 15, 2014

Blown Away at Callaway

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

April 14, 2014

Severe Texas Drought Exposed in "Years of Living Dangerously"

Brenda Ekwurzel
Former Staff

April 14, 2014

When It Comes to Fissile Material, More Is Not Better

Eryn MacDonald
Global Security Analyst

April 14, 2014

Spring Brings Hope–Even about Transparency and Accountability in Government

Celia Wexler
Former contributor

April 14, 2014

Reactions to Our Analysis of Climate Science on CNN, Fox, and MSNBC

Aaron Huertas
Former Contributor

April 14, 2014

Death, Taxes, and Food

Karen Perry Stillerman
Deputy Director

April 11, 2014

What do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Indonesian Forests All Have in Common?

Lael Goodman
Former contributor

April 11, 2014

The NRC and Natural Hazards to Nuclear Plants

Ed Lyman
Director, Nuclear Power Safety

April 10, 2014

Missile Defense Oversight: Pulling the Punches

Laura Grego
Research Director, Senior Scientist

April 10, 2014

The Long Road to Healthier Living

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

April 10, 2014

Why Should We Conserve Southeast Asia’s Peat Swamp Forests?

UCS Science Network

April 8, 2014

Are Air Conditioners Chilling the Benefits of Electric Vehicles?

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

April 8, 2014

Which Electricity Source Will Best Weather the Drought in California?

Laura Wisland
Former Contributor

April 8, 2014

Arctic Sea Ice Thins as Old Thick Ice Rapidly Disappears

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