Climate
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US Military Bases at Risk from Extreme Heat
This analysis calculates the increase in dangerously hot days that 169 major US military installations would experience under three different climate scenarios.
Podcast
Stressed-Out Fish and Ocean Acidification
Dr. Sarah Cooley explains how changes in ocean chemistry are having a ripple effect on sea life and our economy.
Report
Killer Heat in the United States
Extreme heat is poised to rise steeply in frequency and severity over the coming decades, bringing unprecedented health risks for people across the US.
Blog series
Blog series: the Future of Nuclear Power
Blog posts on the dynamics of nuclear power and global warming.
Energy
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Coal Plants, Turn the Power Off and You’ll Make More Money
Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.
Blog series
Blog series: the Future of Nuclear Power
Blog posts on the dynamics of nuclear power and global warming.
Video
Your New Roommate
Your choice of roommate is consequential. So is our choice of electricity.
Podcast
Keeping the Power On During a Climate Crisis
How do electricity grid operators make sure there’s always enough energy to meet demand?
Food
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Will Congress Give Farmers the Farm Bill They Want?
Our poll shows that an overwhelming majority of farmers are seeking change in the federal government’s priorities for supporting US agriculture. And why should we be surprised?
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Investing in the Future Farmers and Stewards of America
The agricultural industry as a whole has the highest median age of all reported sectors in the US labor force. Who will be the farmers of the future?
Blog post
The 2018 Farm Bill and Conservation Programs
Although there are many things to celebrate in the new farm bill, there were also disappointments. This was the case for conservation, which was a bit of a mixed bag—and worth a closer look.
Blog post
Local Food Investments Link Harvest to Health
If we’re ever going to achieve a food system that is truly sustainable, equitable, and health-promoting, investments in local and regional food systems will likely be at least one piece of the puzzle.
Nuclear Weapons
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The SM-3 Block IIA Interceptor
Planned upgrades to the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system will impact the world’s strategic nuclear balance.
Activist Resource
Questions to Ask Candidates in 2020
Learn how to get candidates on the record and demand they put forward science-based solutions to the most life-threatening challenges of our time.
Video
The Pain and Politics of Hiroshima
Is the Japanese government helping or hurting global efforts to reduce nuclear risk?
Podcast
The High Risks of Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons
A discussion of the capabilities of the US nuclear arsenal and why smaller-scale nuclear weapons are just as dangerous as bigger bombs.
Transportation
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Surveying Consumers on Electric Vehicles
A survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that interest in electric cars and trucks is strong across the United States and between different income groups.
Report
Inequitable Exposure to Air Pollution from Vehicles
Asian American, African American, and Latino residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region are exposed to substantially more air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses than other demographic groups.
Activist Resource
Questions to Ask Candidates in 2020
Learn how to get candidates on the record and demand they put forward science-based solutions to the most life-threatening challenges of our time.
Report
Electric Utility Investment in Truck and Bus Charging
The widespread deployment of electric trucks requires investing in charging infrastructure.
Science & Democracy
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Help Build a Healthier Democracy
We are working towards a democracy where every citizen's right to vote is protected, where our voting system is set up to empower people to fully participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Podcast
Scaling Mountains to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Pajamas
Arlene Blum discusses her research on cancer-causing chemicals in kid’s pajamas in the 70s and chemical safety today.
Activist Resource
Questions to Ask Candidates in 2020
Learn how to get candidates on the record and demand they put forward science-based solutions to the most life-threatening challenges of our time.
Report
Fighting Corruption, Promoting Evidence
Democracy reforms are vitally important to protect evidence-based policymaking and help underrepresented communities advocate for their interests.