The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 4

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September 17, 2025

It’s Time to Rethink US Nuclear Weapons Manufacturing

There is no technical justification for replacing the entire US nuclear arsenal—but the government is willing to spend more than $2 trillion to do just that.

Dylan Spaulding
Senior Scientist

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September 16, 2025

Science Must Go On: How Courageous Scientists Are Meeting the Moment

Gretchen Goldman
President & CEO of UCS

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September 15, 2025

As Scientists Raise the Alarm, Trump Administration Attacks Continue

Jules Barbati-Dajches
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July 3, 2025

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Heatwave Exposes How Trump Administration Cuts Endanger Workers and Energy-Burdened Communities

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Scientists IN Society: From Isolation to Engagement

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June 30, 2025

Schedule F by Another Name Is Still a Threat to Science

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What’s Happening with California’s Gasoline Supply?

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June 26, 2025

What We’re Watching: Amid Record Temps, Meager Heat Protections Face Shredding by Trump Administration and Congress

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June 26, 2025

The US Attack on Iran May Have Damaged Disarmament Efforts More Than Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities

Laura Grego
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June 26, 2025

We Need Sound Policy Informed by Science. The Trump Administration Is Undermining It.

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June 26, 2025

Maine Commits to 100% Clean Electricity by 2040

Steve Clemmer
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June 25, 2025

Impactos ambientales de la inteligencia artificial

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June 25, 2025

What Are the Environmental Impacts of Artificial Intelligence?

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June 23, 2025

OSTP Has a Choice to Make: Science or Politics?

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June 18, 2025

What We’re Watching: Coming Historic Heat Plus Acute Risks Could Make Rest of June a Hot Mess

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June 17, 2025

Worsening Wildfires Contribute to Increasingly Unaffordable Insurance and Housing Costs

Rachel Cleetus
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June 17, 2025

Railroads Are Running Dirty Diesel Trains Through Communities and No One Is Doing Anything About It

Dave Cooke
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June 16, 2025

Soaring US Clean Energy Momentum Now At Risk

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June 13, 2025

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