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July 22, 2025

“Hydroclimate Whiplash”: How Extreme Rainfall and Drought Are Linked

The same atmospheric conditions that cause droughts can also produce extreme rainfall. Marc Alessi explains the whiplash.

Marc Alessi
Science Fellow

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July 22, 2025

What Does Trump’s Budget Bill Mean for the Farm Bill?

Melissa Kaplan
Senior Manager of Government Affairs

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July 21, 2025

Six Months in, UCS Is in the Fight for the Long Haul

Gretchen Goldman
President of UCS

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Juan Declet-Barreto

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October 18, 2023

2024 Election Workers Need Better Protection from Harassment

Derrick Z. Jackson
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October 16, 2023

Ask a Scientist: Building on Advances in Scientific Integrity

Elliott Negin
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October 16, 2023

We Need Large-Scale Solar. A New Agreement Points the Way Forward

John Rogers
Energy Campaign Analytic Lead

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October 12, 2023

Electric Bikes: a Less-Polluting Option for Commutes and Errands in the “New Normal”

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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Imara Mickell

October 12, 2023

Building a Future for Black Farmers: An Interview with Legal Expert Dãnia Davy

Archie Creech
Outreach Coordinator

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October 12, 2023

In a Blow to Public Health, EPA Delays Strengthening Ozone Standards

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

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October 12, 2023

Gas Has Reliability Issues. Why Is the Tennessee Valley Authority Doubling Down on It?

Brady Watson
Senior Campaign Coordinator

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October 10, 2023

California Can Do It

Juliet Christian-Smith
Western States Regional Director

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October 10, 2023

New Report Underscores the Need to Prevent Political Interference at US Public Health Agencies

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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October 5, 2023

What Happened in the California Legislature in 2023?

Daniel Barad
Western States Policy Manager

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October 4, 2023

Fighting to Help Black People—and Others—Keep Their Land

Guest Commentary

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October 4, 2023

Stronger Fuel Economy Standards Are Needed to Clean Up Combustion Vehicles

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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October 4, 2023

Decolonization Is Critical for Puerto Rico to Achieve Representation in Climate Negotiations

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

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October 4, 2023

On The Future of Nuclear Testing in America

Dylan Spaulding
Senior Scientist

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October 2, 2023

Will There Be a Nuclear Buildup in Europe?

Jennifer Knox
Policy & Research Analyst

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September 28, 2023

The IRA Made Huge Climate Investments in Rural Areas. Now, the Food and Farm Bill Must Maintain Them.

Karen Perry Stillerman
Deputy Director

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September 27, 2023

Florida Officials Urge Residents to Ignore Science and Avoid Covid Boosters

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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September 27, 2023

Children’s Developing Brains Need Protection from Pollutants

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

Jesse Springer

September 27, 2023

Protecting Science from Politics

Guest Commentary

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September 27, 2023

How Post-War Justice Strategies Can Be Applied to the Climate Crisis

Sanjali De Silva
Former Contributor

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September 27, 2023

NEPA, the “Magna Carta” of Federal Environmental Laws, May Be About to Improve

David Watkins
Director of Government Affairs, Climate & Energy Program

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September 26, 2023

No Time for Delay: Congress Must Keep Disaster Funding Flowing

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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September 26, 2023

Will California Take This Small, but Important Step Toward a More Equitable Water Rights System?

Amanda Fencl
Director of Climate Science, Climate and Energy

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September 25, 2023

The Human Right to a Stable Climate

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

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