The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 32

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May 8, 2025

The State of Science at 100 Days: Co-Opted, Hindered, and Undermined

We’ve been watching how the Trump administration has been abusing and co-opting science to advance its political goals across the federal government in its first 100 days.

Jules Barbati-Dajches
Analyst

The White House lawn with construction cranes on it representing a rollback of regulations--this event was held in 2020 to celebrate rolling back NEPA, the subject of this post.

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May 8, 2025

The Trump Administration Is Attacking the Science in the National Environmental Policy Act

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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May 7, 2025

A Cruel Tradeoff: Building the “Amazon of Deportation” While Tearing Down Health and Human Services

Derrick Z. Jackson
Fellow

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March 30, 2023

What Will It Take for California to Build a New Regional Grid Operator?

Vivian Yang
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March 30, 2023

¿Todavía es posible limitar el calentamiento global a 1,5°C? Esto es lo que dicen los datos científicos más recientes

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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March 30, 2023

Putin Plans to Station Russian Nukes in Belarus: What Does This Change?

Jennifer Knox
Policy & Research Analyst

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March 29, 2023

What International Climate Justice Means for Sri Lanka

Sanjali De Silva
Former Contributor

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March 29, 2023

Politicians Are Still Using the Disinformation Playbook and It Makes Me Mad

Kate Cell
Senior Climate Campaign Manager

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March 29, 2023

These Attorneys General Are Defending the Fossil Fuel Industry, Not Their States

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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March 29, 2023

Why Do We Need EV Battery Recycling Policy?

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

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March 28, 2023

Repurposing Cropland in California: A Solution for Everyone?

Ángel S. Fernández-Bou
Senior Climate Scientist

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Peggy Greb/USDA

March 28, 2023

The Agriculture Resilience Act Is a Win for Sustainable Nutrition Science

Alice Reznickova
Former Contributor

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March 28, 2023

Why Soil Health Is So Important to the Agriculture Resilience Act

Omanjana Goswami
Interdisciplinary Scientist

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March 28, 2023

Xcel Energy Sets Big Vision for EV Charging in Minnesota

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Hundreds of acres of land in West Fresno, California, have been planted with water-thirsty nut trees.

Ángel S. Fernández-Bou

March 27, 2023

La agricultura de California tiene un desempeño económico sobresaliente, pero ¿a qué costo?

Ángel S. Fernández-Bou
Senior Climate Scientist

Soldiers evacuate a family in a boat along the main road in Nowshera, Pakistan, as the road is flooded

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March 27, 2023

The UN Loss and Damage Fund Transitional Committee Must Deliver for Climate Vulnerable Countries

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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March 27, 2023

Lessons Learned from the Philadelphia Refinery Closure

Jeremy Martin
Senior Scientist and Director of Fuels Policy

March 24, 2023

Rising Seas, Rising Stakes: The Case for an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion

Shaina Sadai
Former Hitz Fellow

March 24, 2023

Can International Law Save the Planet from Climate Change?

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

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March 24, 2023

Why Nuclear Justice for the Marshall Islands is the Biggest US-China Issue You’ve Never Heard Of

Lilly Adams
Senior Outreach Coordinator

Cholla powerplant in Arizona.

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March 23, 2023

Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

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March 20, 2023

Today’s Electric Vehicles Can Greatly Reduce Emissions From Driving

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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John Englart/Flickr

March 17, 2023

Can We Still Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C? Here’s What the Latest Science Says

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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March 16, 2023

The Latest IPCC Report Will Make You Sad. And Mad. Don’t Give Up!

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

a young protestor holds a sign reading "Exxon Knew about climate change since 1981 and denied it anyway"

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March 16, 2023

Big Oil’s Denial and Delay Is Endangering Our Future

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

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March 16, 2023

NOAA’s Spring Outlook Points to a Risky Season

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

Demonstrators outside MN hearing on cumulative impacts

Sierra Club North Star Chapter

March 16, 2023

Minnesota Needs Environmental Protections for Cumulative Impacts. Your State Does Too.

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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