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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 Strategic Climate Analytics

David Watkins

Director of Government Affairs, Climate & Energy Program

Gregory Kulacki

East Asia Project Manager

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March 10, 2014

The U.S. MOX Program: Going, Going, Gone?

Lisbeth Gronlund
Former UCS Global Security Program Co-Director

March 7, 2014

Women, Renewable Energy, and International Women’s Day: A Conversation with WoWE

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

March 7, 2014

The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2013

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

March 7, 2014

A Tipping Point for Palm Oil, Deforestation, and Peat?

Doug Boucher
Former Contributor

March 6, 2014

China in Focus #16: Continuity and Change under China’s Chairman Xi

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

March 6, 2014

Many World Heritage Sites are Predicted to Fall Victim to Climate Change

Adam Markham
Former Staff

March 6, 2014

What’s the Big Idea in President Obama’s Budget? Building Resilience to Climate Consequences.

Angela Anderson
Former Contributor

March 6, 2014

Is Palm Oil-Driven Deforestation the Secret Ingredient in Your Favorite Products?

Calen May-Tobin
Former contributor

March 6, 2014

Solar Energy Soars, Now Generates Enough Power for More than Two Million Homes

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

March 6, 2014

How the EPA Can Set a Strong, Flexible Power Plant Carbon Standard

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

March 6, 2014

Palm Oil: To Boycott or not to Boycott?

Calen May-Tobin
Former contributor

March 5, 2014

Highlights from the FY15 NNSA Budget Highlights

Stephen Young
Senior Washington Representative

March 5, 2014

Can Wind and Solar Power Meet Our Energy Needs?

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

March 4, 2014

The Facts About Peat Soils in Sarawak, Malaysia

Calen May-Tobin
Former contributor

March 4, 2014

NRC May I?

Dave Lochbaum
Former Contributor

March 3, 2014

Space Debris, Satellites, and a Reality Check

Laura Grego
Research Director, Senior Scientist

March 3, 2014

A Map of Every Wind Turbine in the U.S. — Interactive USGS Map Shows Locations of More than 47,000 (and Counting)

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

March 3, 2014

Looking to Reduce CO2 Emissions 40% from the Power Plant Sector?

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

February 28, 2014

The FY 2014 Budget—the Final Tally for NNSA Nonproliferation Programs

Eryn MacDonald
Global Security Analyst

February 28, 2014

A National Call for Oil Savings: Responding to a Recent NYT Op-Ed

Josh Goldman
Former Contributor

February 27, 2014

The FY 2014 Budget—the Final Tally for NNSA Weapons Programs

Eryn MacDonald
Global Security Analyst

February 27, 2014

How Texas Made Wind Energy a Real Player

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

February 26, 2014

Climate Change in Maryland: The Health of the State’s Economy Depends on How We Respond

Adam Markham
Former Staff

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