The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 70

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January 13, 2026

President Trump’s Imperial and Illegal Grab for Venezuelan Oil Is a Losing Bet

President Trump’s addiction to fossil fuels will not make people in the United States safer or richer. In fact, it will do the opposite by dragging us into a 19th-century-style imperial adventure that will impose high costs for everyone on the planet.

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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January 13, 2026

Illegal, Aggressive, and Unstable: President Trump’s Foray into Venezuela Increases Security Risks

Laura Grego
Research Director, Senior Scientist

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January 13, 2026

Ask a Scientist: What Happens When There Are No Limits on US and Russian Nuclear Weapons?

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CA’s Clean Miles Standard Can Benefit Environment, Ridehailing Drivers- If Companies Step Up

Elizabeth Irvin
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May 13, 2021

CES 101: How a National Clean Energy Standard Can Advance Climate Action

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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May 13, 2021

Why “Infrastructure” Includes the Ground Beneath Our Feet

Karen Perry Stillerman
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Clean Cars Minnesota: A win for public health, innovation, and the environment

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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May 12, 2021

Illinois To See Significant Public Health Benefits in a 100% Carbon-Free Future

Jessica Collingsworth
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May 11, 2021

Biden Administration Pushes for Science-Informed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

Casey Kalman
Former Contributor

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May 11, 2021

Scientific Integrity Task Force Will Tackle Politicization in Federal Science

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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May 11, 2021

Ohio Needs to Strengthen, Not Restrict Voting Rights Protections

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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May 11, 2021

How Can Scientific Organizations Support Science Advocacy? 5 Ways to Get Started

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May 11, 2021

Challenging BP, ConocoPhillips, Shell to Accelerate Climate Action at their Annual Meetings

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

May 10, 2021

Insular Areas Climate Change Act: Cambios para fortalecer la respuesta a los desastres climáticos y proteger poblaciones vulnerables

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

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May 10, 2021

Ask a Scientist: What Can We Do to Help Displaced Coal Workers?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

May 10, 2021

Insular Areas Climate Change Act: Strengthen Territories’ Response to Climate Disasters and Protect the Most Vulnerable

Juan Declet-Barreto
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May 7, 2021

How FERC Transmission Reform Can End the Delay of a Cleaner Future

Mike Jacobs
Senior Energy Analyst

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May 7, 2021

New NOAA Data Shows Just How Abnormal Our Climate Has Become

Kristy Dahl
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May 7, 2021

California Takes the Next Step Towards Ensuring Cleaner Cars and Trucks

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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May 6, 2021

Scientists Must Get Involved in Democracy Reform!

Andrew Rosenberg
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May 6, 2021

Transitioning from Coal to Clean Will Save You Money. Could Make You Money!

Joseph Daniel
Former Contributor

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May 5, 2021

Putting the Politics of COVID-19 “Under the Microscope” via Podcast

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May 4, 2021

Don’t Let Them Fool You: Disinformation Is Not an Accident.

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