Climate
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Climate Change and Island Nations
Dr. Kim Waddell, a biologist living and working in the Caribbean, discusses threats and responses to climate change.
Podcast
Climate Change: Wildfires in Australia
February 4, 2020. Climate scientist and educator Dr. Mel Fitzpatrick dissects Australia's wildfires and explores how climate change has made them more catastrophic.
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The Future of Dangerously Hot Days
Watch while a woman lives her life in an increasingly hot world.
Energy
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Minnesota Electric Cooperatives
Minnesota’s electricity sector is still tied to coal-fired power plants.
Podcast
Coal Plants, Turn the Power Off and You’ll Make More Money
November 19, 2020. 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.
Food
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Safeguarding Soil
Many people think of soil as “just dirt,” but soil is the foundation of our food system, and taking care of it is vital for our future.
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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?
Nuclear Weapons
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
Activist Resource
Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War
Join the effort to lead us away from the brink of nuclear war. Learn how you can get involved with a national grassroots partnership initiative started by UCS.
Podcast
Five Ways to Start a Nuclear War
Feb 18, 2020. Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.
Report
Three Heads Are Better Than One
The president of the United States has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons without consulting anyone else. The existing system is dangerous.
Transportation
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Uber and Lyft Rides: Bad for Climate?
Mar 3, 2020. Transportation expert Don Anair discusses why ride-hailing is a problem for the climate, and what we can do about it.
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Ride-Hailing is a Problem for the Climate
Ride-hailing services are increasing carbon pollution. What can be done?
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Ride-Hailing Climate Risks
Ride-hailing is an attractive option for many travelers, and can increase mobility for households who lack a private vehicle. Yet in communities across the country, ride-hailing is increasing vehicle travel, climate pollution, and congestion.
Science & Democracy
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Breathe In the Smog, Drink In the Lead
Clean air, clean water, good food, safe toys: that's the way it should be for kids. But thanks to some not-so-nice-men in Washington, DC, that's not the way it is.
Take the Science Rising Challenge
It's a fun and easy way to participate in our democracy, with great resources to help get you started.
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Presidential Recommendations for 2020
The next president must take concrete actions to restore and strengthen scientific integrity within the government.