New science from the Union of Concerned Scientists directly links coal, oil, and gas companies with worsening forest fires across the western United States.
Nearly 20 million acres of burned forest land can be traced to emissions from the world’s 88 largest fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers.
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The Fossil Fuels Behind Forest Fires
Some of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers are now directly connected to wildfires across western North America.
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Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.
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State Electric Vehicle Benefits
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Scientist Community Partnerships
Scientist-community partnerships can help level the playing field for communities that are being shut out of important policy discussions, and UCS is taking an active role in fostering these collaborations.