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× Search Search Utility Menu About toggle Accomplishments Funding & Financials Mission & Values Ways to Give History Regional Work Programs People Racial Equity Jobs Media Center Take Action toggle Climate Accountability Climate Campaign for the Future Power Ahead Transforming Transportation Preventing Nuclear War Healthy Food and Farms A Healthier Democracy Science Forward Science Network toggle Be a Science Advocate Build Skills Connect Reports & Multimedia en español Donate Donate + Donate now Renew Become a member Give monthly Gift memberships Gifts in honor & memory More ways to give 88% of funds go directly to programs Climate Explainer What is Climate Loss and Damage? Wealthy, polluting nations should pay for climate damages. Climate Change Climate change is one of the most devastating problems humanity has ever faced—and the clock is running out. Learn more about Climate Impacts Science Accountability Solutions Tell Congress to oppose giveaways to the fossil fuel industry. Send Letter Energy Report Gas Malfunction The United States is overly reliant on gas plants—and extreme weather is causing them to fail at alarming rates. Energy The energy choices we make today could make or break our ability to fight climate change. Learn more about Energy Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Solutions Demand power plant outage information be made public. Act Now Transportation Report Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Duty Trucks Is investing in hydrogen-powered trucks as a solution for addressing emissions and other air pollutants from heavy-duty vehicles a good idea? Transportation Our transportation system is outdated and broken—and it needs to change. Learn more about Transportation Technologies Oil Solutions Urge Congress to support transit & healthy, thriving communities. Take Action Food Report Waste Deep Water pollutants from Tyson Foods’ meat processing plants pose a risk to both people and the environment. 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The is a member-supported nonprofit that’s fighting for a safer and healthier world. Learn more Tell Congress to oppose giveaways to the fossil fuel industry. Send Letter Our work Report Siting for a Cleaner, More Equitable Grid in Massachusetts Deciding where new energy infrastructure is built is a crucial consideration for the clean energy transition. Report Cultivating Control Between 2019 and 2023, "Big Ag" spent over half a billion dollars to influence food policies that are bad for people and the environment. Explainer Water, Wildfire, and Climate Change Fires across the West, and particularly in California, are threatening the availability and quality of water for millions of people. Activist Resource Questions for Candidates 2024 We must push candidates to fight for science, justice, and progress. See all reports & multimedia We are experts and everyday people, fighting for change together. By signing up you’ll receive emails from UCS . You can opt-out at any time. 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