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May 13, 2025

Putting Science to Work for Security: A Call to Prevent Nuclear Testing

Scientists have a role to play in protecting our collective future by speaking in opposition to a resumption of nuclear weapons testing.

Dylan Spaulding
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May 13, 2025

What is a Just Land Transition?

Amanda Fencl
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Denial, Restriction and Manipulation: New Trump Administration Targets Voting Rights, Fair Representation

Liza Gordon-Rogers
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August 2, 2019

So Long and Thanks for all the Fish, Says the EPA to Southwest Alaska

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August 2, 2019

Tribute to Dr. Frank Ackerman, a Second Draft

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August 1, 2019

An Absence of Energy Leadership in a Climate Crisis

Mike Jacobs
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August 1, 2019

Trump Administration Sidesteps Congress to Cut SNAP. Again.

Sarah Reinhardt
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August 1, 2019

Four Automakers Stand Firm With California Against a Trump Administration Rollback

Dave Cooke
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July 31, 2019

What do Alaska Wildfires Mean for Global Climate Change?

Carly Phillips
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July 31, 2019

Calor fatal en cada distrito de congreso: Nuevo mapa y 433 fichas informativas que muestran lo que está en juego

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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July 31, 2019

Why Berkeley Banned Natural Gas in New Buildings

Mark Specht
Western States Energy Manager/Senior Analyst

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July 30, 2019

New Electric Options for Drivers Looking to Cut Carbon Emissions

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

July 30, 2019

Tackling Health Disparities in St. Louis

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July 29, 2019

Resilience and Transitioning to EVs Should Be Key Features in New Highway Bill

Jonna Hamilton
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July 29, 2019

Misinterpreting Scientific Integrity Data in House Oversight Hearing

Jacob Carter
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July 29, 2019

My Written Testimony on Transportation Infrastructure and Climate Change

Kristy Dahl
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July 26, 2019

EPA Might Be Using Its Advisors To Do Away With Protective Science Guidelines

Genna Reed
Former Staff

July 26, 2019

Why the PFAS Industry Should Ditch the Disinformation Playbook and “Do the Right Thing”

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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July 26, 2019

Killer Heat by Congressional District: New Map and 433 Fact Sheets Show What’s at Stake

Kristy Dahl
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July 25, 2019

Climate Risk Disclosure Act Is Good for Your Investments

Nicole Pinko
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July 24, 2019

How Cereal Companies and Consumers Can Make Breakfast Better

Karen Perry Stillerman
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July 24, 2019

A Spoonful of Science in Your Surprisingly Powerful Cereal Bowl

Marcia DeLonge
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July 24, 2019

What I Will Say to the House Committee on Natural Resources about Attacks on Science

Andrew Rosenberg
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July 24, 2019

You Won’t Hear President Trump Boast About These Records

Jacob Carter
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July 24, 2019

China Holds Firm on No First Use of Nuclear Weapons

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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July 23, 2019

Vulnerable Populations Across US Metro Areas at Risk of Fatal Heat by Mid-Century

Juan Declet-Barreto
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As temperatures soar above the 100ºF mark, hitting a high of 106ºF by mid-day, children play in open fire hydrants during a heat wave in New York, NY.

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July 22, 2019

African Americans Are Disproportionately Exposed to Extreme Heat

Adrienne Hollis
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