The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 30

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What Should the Next Phase of Federal Climate Legislation Include?

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August 23, 2023

How Reliable Are Gas Power Plants? What ICAP, UCAP, and ELCC Tell Us.

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August 22, 2023

Climate—and a Cautionary Tale of Three New Hampshire Commissioners

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August 21, 2023

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Netflix’s “Painkiller” Series Reminds Us: Sidelining Science Can Be Deadly

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Too Many Gas Power Plants Are the Problem, Not the Solution

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August 16, 2023

EVs Can Support Power Grid Reliability and Reduce Costs. Here’s How.

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California Has a Chance to Ensure EVs Get Even Better With Bidirectional Charging

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How Florida Legislation Will Limit the Student Vote

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Ask a Scientist: Will the New Farm Bill Transform the US Food System?

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