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Heat Waves and Climate Change
Extreme heat has become increasingly common. It will become even more intense in the years to come. This has serious implications for people, communities, and infrastructure.
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Why New York State Needs a Clean Transportation System
A cap-and-trade program for New York state can reduce emissions from transportation, boost revenue and ensure transit is reliable.
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Federal Support for Electricity Storage Solutions
The United States is losing its leadership role on the issue, as other countries—namely, China—corner the market on key components.
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Turning Down the Gas in California
California does not need to build any additional gas plants to meet projected 2030 energy or reliability needs.
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Climate Change, Extreme Precipitation and Flooding
Many inland areas in the U.S. are flooding more often. Heavy rainfall caused by climate change as well as human alteration of the land are the main drivers of this trend.
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Underwater
Hundreds of thousands of homes are at risk of chronic flooding due to sea level rise over the coming decades. The implications for coastal residents, communities, and the economy are profound.
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The Science Connecting Extreme Weather to Climate Change
Climate attribution identifies and quantifies the part human-caused climate change plays in worsening many types of extreme weather.
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Automaker Rankings 2018
Automakers are making the cleanest cars on record, yet they have slowed the rate of reduction of global warming emissions despite having the technology to go much further.
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Betrayal at the USDA
The USDA should rely on science to help farmers and meet the nation's food needs. Instead, under Secretary Sonny Perdue, it's more like the Department of Agribusiness.
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Cleaner Cars Are Good for Jobs
Keeping the standards in place is critical for driving innovation in the US auto industry.
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Analysis of GMD Missile Defense Test FTG-15
Officials claimed the test was an “exact replica” of what might happen. It wasn’t.
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A Farm Bill for Good Food
"Good food” procurement programs can be a powerful force for a better food system. We've identified several ways the 2018 farm bill can help these programs succeed.