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We use science to make change happen.
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Killer Heat in the United States
Extreme heat is poised to rise steeply in frequency and severity over the coming decades, bringing unprecedented health risks for people across the US.
Podcast
From H-Bomb to the iPhone
Dr. Dick Garwin discusses advocacy and his work developing the hydrogen bomb, GPS, and touch screens.
Video
Why We Work for Racial Equity
We're sometimes asked what racial and economic inequality have to do with science. Here's the answer.
Activist Resource
Questions to Ask Candidates in 2020
Learn how to get candidates on the record and demand they put forward science-based solutions to the most life-threatening challenges of our time.
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Advised by UCS, Maine Signs Major Renewable Energy Bills
With UCS expertise and advocacy, Maine passed several bills setting clean energy goals that rank among the nation’s most ambitious.