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How to Take on a Pipeline (and Win)

Union of Concerned Scientists

Attending a presentation given by ScAAN was the inspiration that drove then-graduate student Linnea Saby to start V-SCI with a handful of peers at the University of Virginia. A successful partnership also requires clear communication about what is needed, what can be delivered and a commitment to follow through on promises.

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Open-access journal uncovers the intricacies of scientific research

Physics World

Rebecca Peer of the University of Canterbury in New Zealand believes that sharing information about experimental methodologies, pilot studies and novel datasets will improve the quality of research. Courtesy: Rebecca Peer). “It’s all part of good science to ensure that our work is transparent and repeatable.”

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Four Reasons We Investigated the Fossil Fuels Behind Forest Fires: an Inside View of Latest UCS Report

Union of Concerned Scientists

The first-of-its-kind study has two main findings, which we detail in a peer-reviewed study and a short report : Nearly 20 million acres of the total area burned by forest fires across the western US and Canada since 1986 can be attributed to the emissions of 88 major fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers.

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Diesel is the Reason for the Sneezin’: Cleaner Holiday Deliveries are on the Horizon

Union of Concerned Scientists

The answers to these questions are quite nuanced and vary greatly depending on where we live, the mode of transportation that our items travel, and what we purchase. While the latter part of this conclusion is obvious, the former part isn’t as much. A Rivian electric delivery truck spotted in Oakland, California.

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Life with pets: Research Topics on living with animals

Frontiers

What is it about cats that makes their behaviors so enticing? million collective views, researchers explored topics such as the benefits and history of human-animal interaction, how animals perceive and differentiate between humans , and what roles assistance animals can play in daily life. With more than 1.4 With more than 1.4

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Five Nobel Prize winners publish scientific article collection for children

Frontiers

With the help of a science mentor, each article in the Nobel Collection has been reviewed by kids themselves to ensure it is understandable, fun, and engaging before publication. Children are born curious, with passion for questions and with light in their eyes. UN Sustainable Development Goals – Quality Education.

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New Analysis Shows Truck Manufacturers’ Scare Tactic Just a Bunch of Hot Air

Union of Concerned Scientists

Before diving into the conclusions of the report , I think it’s important to describe what industry is erroneously claiming. So what gives? I’ve written previously about how the truck industry is fighting regulations at the state and federal level with everything they’ve got. Why would truck regulations impact jobs?

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