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Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.

Climate scientist and educator Dr. Mel Fitzpatrick dissects Australia's wildfires and explores how climate change has made them more catastrophic.

Research scientist Anita Desikan digs into the data to uncover the communities most at risk from the Trump administration ignoring science.

Physicist and global security expert Dr. Laura Grego fills us in on the past, present, and future of satellites.

Former USDA senior scientist Lewis Ziska discusses his research on rice and carbon dioxide – and how the Trump USDA suppressed his findings.

Dr. Jacob Carter explores the consequences of the Trump administration’s attacks on science.

Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.

Dr. Sarah Cooley explains how changes in ocean chemistry are having a ripple effect on sea life and our economy.

Science Historian Naomi Oreskes explains why science's social character makes it trustworthy, and what we can learn from science's past.

Dr. Dick Garwin, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, discusses his work developing the hydrogen bomb, GPS, and touch screens, as well as his advocacy for arms control

Scientist and adventurer Dr. Arlene Blum discusses her research on cancer-causing chemicals in kid’s pajamas in the 70s and chemical safety today.

Analyst Karen Perry Stillerman discusses how cereal makers can help farmers improve soil health, prevent water pollution, and reduce the climate impact of our agricultural system.

Physicist Ed Lyman discusses new safety threats to US nuclear reactors and why risks here are different than in Russia.

How do electricity grid operators make sure there’s always enough energy to meet demand? Energy expert Julie McNamara reveals the painfully wasteful answer.

Dr. Carly Phillips, a climate scientist and fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists, explains how climate change is turning Alaska into a tinderbox, and what to do about it.

Climate scientist Kristy Dahl explains off-the-charts deadly heat, just how bad it could get, and what we can do to avert the worst-case scenario.

Ep. 62: Clean Energy Momentum: From Goals to Gigawatts by Union of Concerned Scientists

Yanel de Ángel and Ramón Bueno, an architect and climate expert originally from Puerto Rico, discuss how the island can bounce back stronger with renewable energy and other sustainable practices.

Yanel de Ángel y Ramón Bueno, una arquitecta y un experto en el clima de Puerto Rico, hablan de como la energía renovable y otras prácticas sostenibles pueden ayudar a la isla a reponerse.

A conversation with Dr. Marcia DeLonge about the wide-ranging impacts of global warming on our agriculture system.

Adam Markham takes us on a tour of World Heritage Sites threatened by a warming world.

Dr. Susanne Moser is an expert on climate change adaptation. She was one of the facilitators of California’s climate-safe infrastructure working group, which brought together scientists, planners, architects, and engineers to figure out how climate impacts can be factored into infrastructure planning.

Dr. Geeta Persad outlines four types of super pollutants that play a significant role in the climate change equation.

Dr. Lisbeth Gronlund, Co-Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, explains the capabilities of the US nuclear arsenal and why smaller-scale nuclear weapons are just as dangerous as bigger bombs.

Dr. Rachel Cleetus, an economist and climate expert at the Union of Concerned Scientists, puts the ambitious Congressional resolution under the microscope.