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The Union of Concerned Scientists is a member-supported nonprofit that’s fighting for a safer and healthier world.
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Wetlands in Peril
Protecting wetlands in the Upper Midwest from industrial agriculture could prevent up to $754 billion in residential flood damages.
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Inside Multnomah County's Climate Lawsuit
In 2021, Multnomah County, Oregon faced a deadly heat dome, where temperatures reached as high as 116F and more than 60 people were killed in that county alone.
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Making the Most of Electric Vehicle Batteries
With smart policies and investments, the US can reduce the need for newly mined lithium by nearly half.
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Resources for Federal Scientists
Are you a federal scientist, contractor, or federal worker? Here are resources to have on hand as we transition to a new administration.
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Millions of Midwesterners Benefit from Milestone Clean Energy Investment
In a move that will boost reliable, inexpensive clean energy and jobs in the region—that UCS has supported in state legislatures and with utility regulators for years—a Midwestern utility has voted to invest billions in its transmission system.