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August 10, 2022

Ask a Scientist: ‘Danger Season’ Summers Disproportionately Harm Disadvantaged Communities

Talking to Juan Declet-Barreto, UCS senior social scientist for climate vulnerability, about the Danger Season burden that marginalized communities carry and policy recommendations to address the problem.

Elliott Negin
Senior Writer

Derrick Z. Jackson

August 11, 2022

A Visit to a Remote Maine Island Finds Puffins and Terns are Having a Good Year Despite Climate Change

Derrick Z. Jackson
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August 10, 2022

A Bright Moment of Hope with Historic US Climate Bill

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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Derrick Z. Jackson

August 11, 2022

A Visit to a Remote Maine Island Finds Puffins and Terns are Having a Good Year Despite Climate Change

Derrick Z. Jackson
Fellow

AP Photo/David Goldman

August 10, 2022

Ask a Scientist: ‘Danger Season’ Summers Disproportionately Harm Disadvantaged Communities

Elliott Negin
Senior Writer

a world map with a bunch of Scrabble tiles on it. the visible letters spell out "HOPE"

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August 10, 2022

A Bright Moment of Hope with Historic US Climate Bill

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

August 10, 2022

The US Geological Survey’s Updated Scientific Integrity Policy Strives to Combat Harassment and Promote Equity

Genna Reed
Director of Policy Analysis

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DeAntre Bryant/UCS

August 8, 2022

American Chemistry Council Uses Disinformation to Target PFAS Safeguards

Genna Reed
Director of Policy Analysis

August 4, 2022

Baby Steps Toward Curbing Pollution from Forever Chemicals

Andrew Rosenberg
Senior Science Advisor

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August 3, 2022

Monkeypox Response Must be Science-Based and Combat Stigma, Racism, and Misinformation

Jacob Carter
Research Director

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August 2, 2022

Even at a 40-percent Electric Fleet, USPS is Missing the Mailbox

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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August 2, 2022

Why I Have Renewed Hope for Climate Action on Farms

Karen Perry Stillerman
Deputy Director

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August 2, 2022

Congress Considers First-Ever Purchase Incentive for Commercial EVs

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Fast Electric Vehicle charging stations along I-95 in Maryland.

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August 1, 2022

What Are States Planning To Do With Federal EV Charging Funds?

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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August 1, 2022

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Electric Vehicles

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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July 29, 2022

Why is Congress’s Climate Breakthrough Such a Big Deal? Because Without It, We’d Be Irreparably Off Course.

Julie McNamara
Senior Energy Analyst

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July 29, 2022

Dear Oil and Gas CEOs: Here’s How You Should Spend Those Record Profits

Laura Peterson
Corporate Analyst & Advocate

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Daniel Acker/Reuters

July 28, 2022

In Cleveland, New Signs of Success Engaging and Turning Out Low-Propensity Voters

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

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July 27, 2022

Are EV Batteries Recyclable?

Jessica Dunn
Senior Analyst

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July 27, 2022

Governor Baker, Please Sign the Massachusetts Climate and Energy Bill

Paula Garcia
Senior Bilingual Energy Analyst

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July 26, 2022

Climate Change Threatens Already Poor Air Quality in California’s Central Valley

Carly Phillips
Fellow

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July 25, 2022

Boosting Michigan’s Energy Future with Regional Transmission Upgrades

James Gignac
Lead Midwest Energy Analyst

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July 25, 2022

Overdue Grid Improvements Will Help Illinois Achieve Energy Goals

Meghan Hassett
Midwest Clean Energy Advocate

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July 25, 2022

What Are the Benefits of Switching from Gasoline-Powered Cars and Trucks to Electric?

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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July 25, 2022

Now or Never: What’s at Stake in the New Bipartisan Coup-Prevention Bill

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

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July 22, 2022

Building a Better Power Grid for Minnesota

Meghan Hassett
Midwest Clean Energy Advocate

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July 21, 2022

Midwest Transmission System Investments Will Be a Game Changer for a Clean Energy Future

Sam Gomberg
Senior Analyst