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Progress and Problems
A new survey of federal scientists shows that while scientific integrity has gained ground in recent years, a lot of work remains to be done.
Explainer

EV Emissions Tool FAQ
How does the tool work and what assumptions are made?
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Clean Transportation Fuels For Oregon
A pioneer in clean transportation, Oregon must continue to make progress cleaning up its transportation system in order to keep more transportation dollars in the local economy and cut global warming pollution.
Activist Resource

Scientist-Community Partnerships: Resources
Links to articles, videos, and other web resources that may be helpful to scientists and communities seeking to form partnerships.
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Oils Aren’t Created Equal
The climate implications of using oil depend on where it comes from.
Explainer

Global Warming in the Western United States
Learn how global warming is affecting California and the western states, and the solutions states are taking to address the growing risks of climate change. An overview from the Union of Concerned Scientists
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Concentrating Solar Power Plants
Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems generate electricity using the sun’s heat.
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Large-Scale PV
Learn how utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants provide carbon-free electricity.
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Rooftop Solar Panels: Benefits, Costs, and Smart Policies
Rooftop solar has never been more affordable for home owners, business owners, and their communities.
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How Solar Panels Work
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are based on a high-tech but remarkably simple technology that converts sunlight directly to electricity.
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The Solar Resource
Solar energy—power from the sun—is a vast, inexhaustible, and clean resource
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Measuring What Matters
California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires local agencies to set measurable objectives for groundwater sustainability, but does not define how objectives should be set or evaluated over time.
