The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists - page 79

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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
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Protesters hold signs during a demonstration against U.S. military action in Venezuela on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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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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A New and Direct Assault on Federal Scientists: an Executive Order Designed to Politicize Public Service

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During Pandemic, It’s All Tricks and No Treats for Mars Wrigley Workers

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Ask a Scientist: Voter Suppression 101: An Introduction to a Stain on US Democracy

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October 24, 2020

A Historic Nuclear Ban Treaty Is Set to Become International Law: Here’s What That Means

Jennifer Knox
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October 23, 2020

Herding People to Slaughter: The Dangerous Fringe Theory behind the Great Barrington Declaration and Push toward Herd Immunity

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October 23, 2020

Who Do You Trust?: Mobilization, Polarization and the Erosion of Public Expertise

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October 22, 2020

ExxonMobil Claims Shift on Climate But Continues to Fund Climate Science Deniers

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October 22, 2020

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October 19, 2020

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October 19, 2020

Restoring Science, Protecting the Public: Recommendations for Federal Agencies in the Next Presidential Term

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The Postal Service is Under Attack. Our Research Shows Who This Hurts Most

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October 14, 2020

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