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The Union of Concerned Scientists is a member-supported nonprofit that’s fighting for a safer and healthier world.
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Infographic: Wildfires and Climate Change
Climate change is fueling wildfires. Here's how.
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Inside Multnomah County's Climate Lawsuit
In 2021, Multnomah County, Oregon faced a deadly heat dome, where temperatures reached as high as 116F and more than 60 people were killed in that county alone.
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Making the Most of Electric Vehicle Batteries
With smart policies and investments, the US can reduce the need for newly mined lithium by nearly half.
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Resources for Federal Scientists
Are you a federal scientist, contractor, or federal worker? Here are resources to have on hand as we transition to a new administration.
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Nuclear Security Agency Responds To UCS Scientist's Concerns
After a UCS scientist co-authored an article on the potential for a certain kind of in demand uranium fuel to be used to make nuclear weapons, US nuclear security agency NNSA agreed to sponsor a study on this risk.