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Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave
Over their lifetime, battery electric vehicles produce far less global warming pollution than their gasoline counterparts—and they’re getting cleaner.
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The Lacey Act's Effectiveness
2008 amendments to the Lacey Act have contributed to reducing U.S. imports of illegal wood products—and stronger enforcement could bring more progress.
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Lights Out?
Our electricity system is at risk today from coastal flooding. Sea level rise will only make it worse. We must improve our electric grid to prepare for this current and growing threat.
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Rating the States on Their Risk of Natural Gas Overreliance
Two-thirds of US states may be putting their electricity consumers at financial risk because of an overreliance on natural gas.
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Progress and Problems
A new survey of federal scientists shows that while scientific integrity has gained ground in recent years, a lot of work remains to be done.
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Clean Transportation Fuels For Oregon
A pioneer in clean transportation, Oregon must continue to make progress cleaning up its transportation system in order to keep more transportation dollars in the local economy and cut global warming pollution.
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Measuring What Matters
California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires local agencies to set measurable objectives for groundwater sustainability, but does not define how objectives should be set or evaluated over time.
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Achieving 50 Percent Renewable Electricity in California
California can ramp up renewable energy to supply half its electricity with technology in place now—but improving the electricity grid will make it easier and more effective.
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The Future of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Contrasting perspectives on the U.S. nuclear arsenal from experts at U.S. NGO's, research institutions, and government offices.
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Turning Trash into Low-Carbon Treasure
If better managed, U.S. garbage and wastewater could produce significant amounts of clean, low-carbon energy.
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Mediated Access
Barriers between reporters and government scientists are making it harder for science writers to keep the public informed, according to a new survey.
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Proposed Heavy-Duty Truck Standards
New rules would help trucks save millions of barrels of oil—but more can be done.