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Gas Malfunction
The United States is overly reliant on gas plants—and extreme weather is causing them to fail at alarming rates.
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2024 CSD Election Science Task Force
We've assembled an Election Science Task Force, who are actively working to make our electoral system as representative and reflective of our society as it can be.
Position statement
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The UCS Position on a Fossil Fuel Phaseout
We support a fast and fair phaseout of fossil fuels around the world.
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Gas Malfunction
The United States is overly reliant on gas plants—and extreme weather is causing them to fail at alarming rates.
Report
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UCS JEDI Report 2023
This document summarizes the past year of efforts by staff and board members to transform UCS into an anti-racist organization.
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Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Duty Trucks
Is investing in hydrogen-powered trucks as a solution for addressing emissions and other air pollutants from heavy-duty vehicles a good idea?
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Accelerating Clean Energy Ambition
With concerted action, the US can meet its climate goals—and see huge benefits to the economy and public health.
Podcasts
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The Expanse
Jess talks about space, science, and the future of humans in our universe with Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.
Podcast
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Near The Water
Dr. Karletta Chief talks with Jess about the unique scientific problems facing indigenous communities in the US.
Podcast
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The State of the Science
Dr. Mindy Romero, founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the University of Southern California, talks with Jess about election science.
Podcast
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Look For The Helpers – Part 2
In the second part of this special Clean Transportation mini-series Jess visits the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project to talk with co-founder and co-director Ms. Margaret Gordon.
Activist Resources
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2024 CSD Election Science Task Force
We've assembled an Election Science Task Force, who are actively working to make our electoral system as representative and reflective of our society as it can be.
Activist Resource
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How Long Has The Farm Bill Been Expired?
Congress has let the once-every-five years food and farm bill expire—but the 332 million people in the US still need to eat.
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Elsevier and RELX’s Climate Problem
Elsevier, one of the world’s largest academic publishing companies, is closely linked with the fossil fuel industry. It should cut those ties.
Activist Resource
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The Science and Climate Litigation Webinar Series
Trainings, discussions, and case studies focused on the intersection of law, climate change, and science.
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