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October 31, 2025

China Has the Most to Gain from New Nuclear Tests

President Trump announced the United States will resume nuclear testing, but if China follows suit, he may regret this decision.

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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October 31, 2025

President Trump Is Using Lies to Attack Trans Kids and Endanger Their Health: Here Are the Facts

Michelle Rama-Poccia
Bilingual Writer and Podcast Host, Union of Concerned Scientists

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October 30, 2025

With Disinformation and Threats of Prosecution, Trump Administration Targets Elections

Liza Gordon-Rogers
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December 10, 2023

Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

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

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December 9, 2023

Fossil Fuel Disinformation Threats Aim to Hinder Meaningful Action at COP28

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

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December 5, 2023

Overcoming Unprecedented Oil and Gas Industry Influence at UN Climate Talks

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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December 4, 2023

We Need an Agreement to Phase out Fossil Fuels at COP28

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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December 4, 2023

For Black STEM PhDs, the “D” Also Means Debt

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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December 1, 2023

Loss and Damage Fund Launched at COP28 with Paltry Pledge from US

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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November 30, 2023

If the US Meets Its Climate Goals, We Can Save Money and Lives

Maria Chavez
Energy Analyst

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November 30, 2023

Focusing on Science, Justice, and Systemic Solutions at COP28

Johanna Chao Kreilick
Former President

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November 29, 2023

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season—a Wrap (Maybe)

Astrid Caldas
Senior Climate Scientist

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November 28, 2023

Biden Administration Faces Stark Choice on Its Biggest Climate Policy

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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November 28, 2023

Federal Grants: Duct Tape or Catalyst for Environmental and Climate Justice?

Chitra Kumar
Managing Director, Climate and Energy Program

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November 27, 2023

Michigan Policymakers Must Keep Working Toward an Equitable Clean Energy Future

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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November 27, 2023

What is the Department of Transportation’s Greenhouse Gas Performance Measure, and Why Does it Matter?

Kevin X. Shen
Northeast Transportation Policy Analyst/Advocate

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November 27, 2023

Why Do Baby Carrots Drink So Much Water?

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November 27, 2023

Cultural Heritage is a Human Right. Climate Change is Fast Eroding It.

Adam Markham
Former Staff

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November 20, 2023

World Leaders Must Protect UN Climate Talks from Fossil Fuel Industry Interference

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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November 20, 2023

Taking Stock Ahead of UN Climate Conference: Five Things to Watch for at COP28 in Dubai

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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November 20, 2023

COP28 Global Methane Pledge Efforts Still Not Enough

Shaina Sadai
Former Hitz Fellow

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November 16, 2023

Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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November 16, 2023

Science’s Role in Addressing Loss and Damage from Climate Change

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

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November 16, 2023

State and Local Governments Across the Country are Sidelining Science. Here’s What’s Needed

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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November 16, 2023

Stepping Up to the Challenge: US Can Meet Climate Goals if Policymakers Take Immediate, Concerted Action

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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November 16, 2023

Walkable Neighborhoods and Public Transit are Part Of the Clean Energy Transition

Steven Higashide
Clean Transportation Program Director

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November 14, 2023

Post-Trump Brain Drain Largely Restored at Key Federal Agencies But More Work Needed on Diversity

Jacob Carter
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