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What’s Wrong with Billionaires Dictating the US Science Agenda?

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Former Staff

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Is Researching Oceans Worth the Cost? Oregon’s Example Says Yes!

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3 Reasons Why Federal Energy R&D is a Wise Investment

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Former Contributor

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Will Clean Energy Research and Development Be Sequestered?

Laura Wisland
Former Contributor

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President’s Proposed Energy Security Trust Could Help, But Much More Needed to Address Oil Use

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Former contributor

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Investment in RD&D: Move It or Lose It California!

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