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June 9, 2021

Ask a Scientist: As Predicted, Electric Vehicles Are Getting Cleaner

I recently caught up with UCS Senior Engineer David Reichmuth to find out more about his new analysis on electric vehicles and ask his opinion on their short-term and long-term prospects.

Elliott Negin
Senior Writer

June 9, 2021

At G-7 Summit, World Leaders Must Commit to Increasing Climate Finance for Developing Countries

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

June 8, 2021

The 2021 Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico Catches the Population Unprepared

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

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New Legislation Addresses Legacies of Pollution in Environmental Justice Communities

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Ask a Scientist: As Predicted, Electric Vehicles Are Getting Cleaner

Elliott Negin
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The 2021 Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico Catches the Population Unprepared

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4 Things to Know as the 2021 Summer Season Heats Up

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In Armourdale, Kansas, CleanAirNow Envisions a More Equitable and Just Future

Genna Reed
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June 8, 2021

Scientists Cannot Sit Comfortably Around Police Violence. We Have a Role in Helping End this Epidemic.

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En Armourdale, Kansas, CleanAirNow imagina un futuro más equitativo y justo

Genna Reed
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June 7, 2021

Plug In or Gas Up? Why Driving on Electricity is Better than Gasoline

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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June 7, 2021

Is Another Brutal Heat and Wildfire Season in Store for US West? Here’s What We Know

Kristy Dahl
Senior Climate Scientist

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June 3, 2021

Top Political Scientists Release Dire Warning: Our Entire Democracy Is at Risk

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

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June 3, 2021

What the World Can Learn about Climate Change from Degenerative Diseases Like ALS

Kate Cell
Senior Climate Campaign Manager

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June 3, 2021

Tyranny of the Minority? — The Filibuster: Democracy at Risk

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

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June 3, 2021

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Must Be Made Law

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June 1, 2021

The 2021 Hurricane Season Begins: Six Major Risks We’re Watching

Adrienne Hollis
Senior Climate Justice and Health Scientist

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June 1, 2021

The Myth of Diversity and Inclusion in Science

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May 28, 2021

For Nutrition Security, USDA Must Support Sustainable Food Systems

Sarah Reinhardt
Senior Analyst, Food Systems and Health

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May 25, 2021

There’s No Compromising on Science When it Comes to Protecting Water Quality in the Nation’s Rivers and Streams

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May 25, 2021

What Does My State Treasurer Have to Do with Climate Change?

Ortal Ullman
Senior Outreach Coordinator

May 25, 2021

ExxonMobil Shareholders Must Vote for New Leadership—Here’s Why

Kathy Mulvey
Accountability Campaign Director, Climate & Energy Program

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May 25, 2021

Biden Administration is Building Back Science and Equity to Title X Health Program

Anita Desikan
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May 24, 2021

Climate Change Threatens Africa’s Cultural Heritage

Adam Markham
Deputy Director of Climate and Energy

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May 24, 2021

Climate Denialism Has No Place at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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May 18, 2021

When Slowing Global Warming Means Cutting Down Trees: Hard Choices in the Climate Crisis

Kate Cell
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