ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips downplay the urgency of climate change and the depth of emissions reductions that are needed, and generally assume that they’ll continue to come out on top. Read more >
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ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips Climate Risk Reports Miss the Mark
Nicole Pinko, Corporate Analyst and Engagement Specialist
May 14, 2019 9:10 AM EDT
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Improving Transparency and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest for Science Advisory Committees
Andrew Rosenberg, director, Center for Science & Democracy
May 13, 2019 2:43 PM EDT
On Wednesday this week, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs will hold a mark-up hearing in the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2019 introduced by Sen. Portman (R-OH). And before you stop reading, yes this is a science issue. The proposed amendments are intended to improve the transparency of the federal advisory committee process, including science advisory committees of scientists from outside government, and to disclose and reduce the impacts of conflicts of interest on those committees. Read more >
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The National Academies Illustrates the More Nuanced Value of Transparency in Science
Genna Reed, Lead science and policy analyst
May 13, 2019 9:39 AM EDT
Ever think about reproducibility in science? Turns out you’re not alone! The National Academies of Science (NAS) just spent a year and a half studying the status quo and have released some important findings. An NAS committee released a report this week that EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and OMB Acting Director Russell Vought should really read, titled Reproducibility and Replicability in Science. Read more >
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Top Clean Cars for 2019 and 2020
Josh Goldman, Senior policy and legal analyst
May 10, 2019 3:29 PM EDT
Looking to clean up your commute? Choosing a less polluting vehicle is one of the biggest things you can do to combat climate change and fortunately for you, I just got back from the DC and NY Auto Shows where automakers displayed the latest and greatest clean vehicles coming to a showroom near you.
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How Big is Gridlock in our Electric Grid?
Mike Jacobs, Senior energy analyst
May 10, 2019 1:59 PM EDT
Progress in electric power, particularly the growth of renewable energy and consumer choice, is looking like gridlock. Look closer and we can see three fundamental issues: state policy vs. federal policy; changing perspectives on reliability, and how electric grid planning should accommodate the ongoing transition to renewable energy. We even have gridlock in the appointment and continuity of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that oversees much of the decision making in these spaces.
