Climate
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
Podcast
Dealing With Disaster During a Pandemic
Dr. Kristy Dahl reviews NOAA spring flooding and maps the potential collision with COVID-19. Available in English and Spanish.
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Maps of Flooding Risk and COVID-19
A before/after slider that compares two scenarios: 20% versus 40% reduction in contact.
Energy
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
Feature
COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
Report
Minnesota Electric Cooperatives
Minnesota’s electricity sector is still tied to coal-fired power plants.
Podcast
Coal Plants, Turn the Power Off and You’ll Make More Money
Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.
Food
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
Feature
COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
Report
Farmworkers at Risk
Pesticide exposure and heat stress conditions combine to present significant risks to farmworkers’ health and safety. Policies to protect their well-being from these threats are urgently needed.
Report
Safeguarding Soil
Many people think of soil as “just dirt,” but soil is the foundation of our food system, and taking care of it is vital for our future.
Nuclear Weapons
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
Explainer
No First Use Explained
What's a No First Use (NFU) Nuclear Policy and would adopting one make the United States safer?
Podcast
Five Ways to Start a Nuclear War
Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.
Activist Resource
Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War
Join the effort to lead us away from the brink of nuclear war. Learn how you can get involved with a national grassroots partnership initiative started by UCS.
Transportation
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Cleaner EVs
Electric vehicles will be an important part of the American transportation future—especially when charged by a clean electricity grid.
Podcast
Uber and Lyft Rides: Bad for Climate?
Transportation expert Don Anair discusses why ride-hailing is a problem for the climate, and what we can do about it.
Feature
Ride-Hailing is a Problem for the Climate
Ride-hailing services are increasing carbon pollution. What can be done?
Science & Democracy
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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
Feature
COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
Podcast
Sidelining Science During a Pandemic
Science policy expert Michael Halpern exposes how the Trump administration is unraveling health and safety standards during COVID-19.
Feature
Maps of Flooding Risk and COVID-19
A before/after slider that compares two scenarios: 20% versus 40% reduction in contact.