Reports &amp; Multimedia by Issue

Stressed-Out Fish and Ocean Acidification

Dr. Sarah Cooley explains how changes in ocean chemistry are having a ripple effect on sea life and our economy.

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.

Blog series

Blog series: the Future of Nuclear Power

Blog posts on the dynamics of nuclear power and global warming.

How Cereal Companies Can Take a Bite Out of Climate Change

Analyst Karen Perry Stillerman discusses how cereal makers can help farmers improve soil health, prevent water pollution, and reduce the climate impact of our agricultural system.

Energy

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Blog series

Blog series: the Future of Nuclear Power

Blog posts on the dynamics of nuclear power and global warming.

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Your New Roommate

Your choice of roommate is consequential. So is our choice of electricity.

Keeping the Power On During a Climate Crisis

How do electricity grid operators make sure there’s always enough energy to meet demand?

Surveying Consumers on Electric Vehicles

A survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that interest in electric cars and trucks is strong across the United States and between different income groups.

Food

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Farmer holding small plant in ball of soil in front of US flag

Will Congress Give Farmers the Farm Bill They Want?

Our poll shows that an overwhelming majority of farmers are seeking change in the federal government’s priorities for supporting US agriculture. And why should we be surprised?

Young woman farmer tossing red pepper in the air

Investing in the Future Farmers and Stewards of America

The agricultural industry as a whole has the highest median age of all reported sectors in the US labor force. Who will be the farmers of the future?

Aerial view of farm landscape in Maryland

The 2018 Farm Bill and Conservation Programs

Although there are many things to celebrate in the new farm bill, there were also disappointments. This was the case for conservation, which was a bit of a mixed bag—and worth a closer look.

Local Food Investments Link Harvest to Health

If we’re ever going to achieve a food system that is truly sustainable, equitable, and health-promoting, investments in local and regional food systems will likely be at least one piece of the puzzle.

Nuclear Weapons

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The SM-3 Block IIA Interceptor

Planned upgrades to the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system will impact the world’s strategic nuclear balance.

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.

Video

The Pain and Politics of Hiroshima

Is the Japanese government helping or hurting global efforts to reduce nuclear risk?

The High Risks of Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons

A discussion of the capabilities of the US nuclear arsenal and why smaller-scale nuclear weapons are just as dangerous as bigger bombs.

Transportation

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Surveying Consumers on Electric Vehicles

A survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that interest in electric cars and trucks is strong across the United States and between different income groups.

Inequitable Exposure to Air Pollution from Vehicles

Asian American, African American, and Latino residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region are exposed to substantially more air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses than other demographic groups.

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.