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The Union of Concerned Scientists is a member-supported nonprofit that’s fighting for a safer and healthier world.
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New England’s Offshore Wind Solution
The New England winter is no match for what offshore wind offers.
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Less Fertilizer, Better Outcomes
US farmers apply far more synthetic nitrogen fertilizer than their crops can actually absorb, harming people, ecosystems, and the climate.
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Nuclear Weapons Without Limits?
Once the New START treaty expires in February 2026, there will be no limits on the number of strategic nuclear weapons the US and Russia can deploy.
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UCS: What We Do
Breathtaking imagery from photographer Daniel Beltrá showcases the range of issues that UCS works on.
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Cleaner, More Affordable Power for Illinois
UCS championed legislation that will help Illinois achieve its clean electricity goals and boost energy affordability amid federal attacks on clean energy.