Union of Concerned Scientists

We've all seen those click-bait headlines, making some bold claim about how one new invention or innovation might “save the world.” But in reality, there isn't one quick fix to the challenges our climate is facing. Saving the planet requires us to rethink how we farm, redesign our buildings and cities, and incorporate high-tech solutions into manufacturing. While not all of these strategies are easy to implement, they hold great potential for a sustainable future.

Another year, another legislative session. Much like a sine graph , this year had highs and lows.

Last week, the Pew Research Center released a report on public trust in scientists–overall and, specifically, their roles in policymaking. Pew surveyed 9,593 U.S. adults and found that about three-quarters (76%) said they have either “a great deal” or “a fair amount” (51%) of confidence in scientist

In the third quarter of 2024, the White House released a progress report on scientific integrity policies, members of Congress and President Biden proposed ways to limit Supreme Court harm, and contrasting visions of the administrative state received attention.

Pathways Initiative could be on one of many solutions that will advance the transition to reliable and affordable clean energy.

Billionaires funding science is not new, and it certainly isn't all bad, but President-elect Trump's calls to downsize government and privatize science should ring alarm bells across the nation.

Melissa Finucane is Vice President of Science & Innovation at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The U.S. oil and gas industry has sounded its mating call to the incoming Presidential administration with a policy wish list remarkable for its unabated pursuit of profits and defiance of climate science and economic trends.

At home in Wisconsin, I run on a landscape shaped by glaciers over a hundred thousand years, but human-caused climate change is re-shaping Glacier National Park within my own lifetime.

Lee Shaver is a Senior Energy Analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists' Climate and Energy Program.