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May 15, 2025

The Deceit Playbook: Fossil Fuel Interests Target Opponents with Intimidation Campaigns

The alleged scheme involved hacking into the email accounts of staff members at UCS and several other public interest organizations.

Kathy Mulvey
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May 15, 2025

12,000 Reasons Why the Trump Administration Must Be Stopped from Dismantling FEMA

Shana Udvardy
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May 14, 2025

Seven Questions for EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as He Testifies Before Congress

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March 25, 2020

New UCS Analysis: Coronavirus and Flooding Set to Collide in US

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March 25, 2020

UCS to Host Virtual Public Hearing on EPA Science Rule

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March 24, 2020

Trump Administration Endangers the Lives of Health Care Workers

Anita Desikan
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March 24, 2020

What Part of “Public Health Expert” Doesn’t the Administration Understand?

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March 24, 2020

Before Bailing Out Fossil Fuel Companies or Their Bankers, Congress Should Read This

Kathy Mulvey
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March 24, 2020

As Congress Debates an Economic Stimulus, Where Should the Money Be Spent?

Ken Kimmell
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March 23, 2020

Big UCS Win! Court Questions EPA Limits on Science Advisory Committees

Michael Halpern
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March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Aid Must Help Farmers Keep Foothold in Local Food Economies

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March 20, 2020

A Thank You to FOIA Officers: Purveyors of Sunshine

Genna Reed
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March 20, 2020

With the Public Distracted, Interior Department Moves Full Speed Ahead on Oil and Gas Leases

Maria Caffrey
Former Contributor

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March 20, 2020

Why Solar-with-Storage Is a Leap Forward

Mike Jacobs
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March 18, 2020

EPA Proposes Broad Science Restrictions in Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

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March 17, 2020

Para enfrentar la pandemia del coronavirus necesitamos escuchar a los científicos y mantener el distanciamiento social

Juan Declet-Barreto
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March 16, 2020

Congress Must Stop Coronavirus Election Meltdown this Week

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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March 16, 2020

Six Lessons from Previous Pandemics that We Can Still Learn

Andrew Rosenberg
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March 15, 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic: Science Sidelined in Trump Rose Garden Fiasco

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March 13, 2020

Catch-22 of Coronavirus for Seniors Most at Risk, and the Importance of Up-to-Date Information

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March 13, 2020

It’s the Economy, Sonny: Why the Coronavirus Demands Maximum SNAP Benefits Now

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March 13, 2020

Is the US Ready for Sustainable Dietary Guidelines? New Research Makes a Compelling Case

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March 12, 2020

Coronavirus Data Is Being Concealed by the Trump Administration

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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March 11, 2020

States Need to Update Emergency Election Plans, Scientists Need to Step Up

Michael Latner
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March 11, 2020

White House Removes Public Health Experts from Coronavirus Discussions

Michael Halpern
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March 11, 2020

Ask a Scientist: When It Comes to Addressing Pollution and Congestion, Are Ride-Hailing Services Taking Us for a Ride?

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March 10, 2020

Lunch in the Time of COVID-19: What Schools Need Now to Ensure Kids Don’t Go Hungry During a Pandemic

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