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The document asserts that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 benefit Texas through fuel savings, job creation, and emissions reductions. By 2030, the average Texas household is projected to be $3,250 richer due to gas savings outweighing the upfront cost of more efficient vehicles. To date, Texas has saved $3 billion, and the standards are expected to create 24,400 new jobs in the state. Environmentally, the standards eliminate global warming emissions in Texas nearly equivalent to those generated by providing electricity to Houston.

The document outlines the positive impacts of EPA and NHTSA light-duty vehicle standards on Utah, highlighting projected household savings of $3,050 by 2030, the creation of 4,700 new jobs, and the elimination of global warming emissions equivalent to half of those produced by providing electricity to Salt Lake City.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA benefit Vermont by reducing gasoline consumption, lowering household spending at the pump, and stimulating economic growth. It highlights that by 2030, the average Vermont household will save $2,850, and the state has already saved $80 million to date.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA provide significant financial savings, job growth, and emissions reductions for Virginia, warning that rolling back these protections would jeopardize this progress.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA provide significant financial and environmental benefits to Washington state, including millions in fuel savings and job creation, while reducing global warming emissions.

The document asserts that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 benefit West Virginia through fuel savings, job creation, and emissions reductions. It claims that by 2030, the average West Virginia household will be $3,500 richer due to gas savings outweighing the upfront cost of more efficient vehicles. To date, the state has saved $220 million, and the standards are projected to create 2,300 new jobs in the state. Environmentally, the document states that these standards eliminate global warming emissions in West Virginia equivalent to more than those generated by providing electricity to Charleston.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 provide significant financial and environmental advantages to Wisconsin. By 2030, the average Wisconsin household is projected to be $2,400 richer due to gas savings outweighing the upfront cost of more efficient vehicles. To date, Wisconsin has saved $670 million, and the standards have eliminated global warming emissions equivalent to half of those produced by providing electricity to Milwaukee. Nationally, these standards are projected to increase GDP by up to $30 billion and create 650,000 full-time jobs by 2030.

The document asserts that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 benefit Wyoming by reducing gasoline consumption and increasing household wealth. It claims that Wyoming has already saved $60 million and that the average household will be $2,100 richer by 2030 due to gas savings. Environmentally, the standards are said to eliminate global warming emissions in Wyoming equivalent to more than those produced by providing electricity to Cheyenne.

The document asserts that financial incentives, particularly the federal tax credit, are essential for bridging the price gap between electric vehicles (EVs) and gasoline cars while battery costs decline. It highlights that EVs offer significant fuel savings and lower global warming emissions, and that government support fosters domestic manufacturing and R&D. The brief warns that premature removal of these incentives would stall US leadership in EV technology, citing a sharp drop in sales in Georgia after its state tax credit ended in 2015.

The report argues that shifting from annual monocrops to farming systems with continuous living cover—such as perennials and cover crops—can create 'spongy' soils that reduce flood runoff and increase water availability during droughts. Based on a meta-analysis of 126 experiments and regional modeling in Iowa, the authors find that these practices improve water infiltration and soil porosity, potentially reducing rainfall runoff by up to 20% during floods and increasing crop water availability by up to 16% during droughts. The report concludes that current federal farm policies and crop insurance programs create barriers to these transitions and recommends USDA and Congressional reforms to incentivize ecological soil management.

The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that shifting from conventional farming to practices that create 'spongelike' soils—such as using cover crops and perennial crops—can significantly reduce flood runoff and increase water availability during droughts. A meta-analysis of 126 experiments showed that 70 percent of cases using these practices saw increased water infiltration. Modeling for Iowa suggests that converting one-third of cropped acres (the least profitable and most erodible) to continuous cover could have reduced runoff by 20 percent during the 2011 Missouri River floods and increased crop water availability by up to 16 percent during the 1988 and 2012 droughts. The report calls for federal policy changes to the USDA and crop insurance programs to incentivize these soil management practices.

The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that the Trump administration has waged a "war on science" by sidelining independent advice, appointing conflicted leaders, and rolling back science-based environmental and health protections. The report documents a pattern of political interference, including the removal of climate change data from federal websites and the creation of a hostile work environment for federal scientists, which the authors claim endangers vulnerable populations and erodes public trust in government.

The report argues that the Trump administration has systematically eroded the role of science in federal policymaking through the appointment of conflicted officials, the removal of scientific data from government websites, and the rollback of science-based public health and environmental protections. It highlights specific actions, such as the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the delay of methane emission standards, as evidence of a strategy to prioritize industry profits over public safety. The document concludes with recommendations for scientists, Congress, and the media to defend scientific integrity.

The Union of Concerned Scientists identifies several California communities, including Alameda and San Mateo, that face 'chronic flooding'—defined as high tides flooding 10% or more of usable land at least 26 times per year—by the end of the century. Under a high-emission scenario, these impacts could arrive by 2080. Critical national security infrastructure, such as the Naval Station San Diego, is also at risk. The document argues that limiting global warming to 1.8°C could prevent any California community from reaching the chronic flooding threshold by 2100 and urges immediate policy reforms regarding coastal development, disaster funding, and population relocation.

The Union of Concerned Scientists identifies numerous Florida communities at risk of chronic flooding—defined as high tides flooding 10% or more of usable non-wetland area at least 26 times per year. Under an intermediate sea-level rise scenario, five communities will face chronic flooding by 2035 and 53 by 2100. High-risk areas like Miami Beach and Cayo Biscayne could see 60% and 50% of their area chronically flooded by 2060, respectively. The document argues that limiting global warming to approximately 1.8°C could save between 13 and 71 Florida communities from such flooding by the end of the century. Recommended actions include updating flood risk maps, reforming insurance premiums, funding FEMA programs, and implementing population relocation strategies for chronically flooded areas.

The Union of Concerned Scientists identifies numerous New Jersey communities facing 'chronic flooding'—defined as high tides flooding 10% or more of usable non-wetland area at least 26 times per year. Under an intermediate scenario, 21 communities will face this by 2035, increasing to over 100 by 2100. Under a high scenario, 73 communities are exposed by 2060 and 131 by 2100, including Newark and Elizabeth. The report argues that reducing global warming could save 28 or more communities by 2060 and 45 to 73 by 2100. Recommended actions include updating flood risk maps, reforming insurance premiums, funding FEMA programs, and implementing population relocation strategies.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) identifies several Texas coastal communities, including the Bolivar Peninsula, Sabine Pass, and Galveston, that face chronic flooding—defined as high tides flooding 10% or more of usable non-wetland area at least 26 times per year—by 2030 to 2100 depending on the sea-level rise scenario. The document argues that reducing global warming to around 1.8°C could save between 7 and 16 Texas communities from chronic flooding by the end of the century. To address these risks, UCS proposes three policy categories: ending risky coastal development, improving existing disaster frameworks like FEMA, and creating bold new policies for population relocation and infrastructure investment in safer areas.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) identifies several California communities, including Alameda and San Mateo, that face 'chronic inundation'—defined as high tide flooding 10% or more of usable land at least 26 times per year—by 2100 under intermediate sea level rise scenarios. In a high-rise scenario, this timeline accelerates to 2080. The report highlights specific risks to military installations in San Diego and developing neighborhoods in San Francisco. However, the document notes that limiting warming to approximately 1.8°C (the 'low' scenario) could prevent any California community from reaching the 10% chronic inundation threshold by the end of the century. To address these risks, the UCS advocates for halting risky coastal development, enhancing disaster response funding, and creating new policies for managed retreat and relocation.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) identifies numerous Florida communities facing 'chronic inundation'—defined as high tide flooding 10% or more of usable, non-wetland area at least 26 times per year. Under an intermediate sea level rise scenario, five communities will face this by 2035 and 53 by 2100. In a high scenario, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne could see 60% and 50% of their areas chronically inundated by 2060, respectively. The report argues that limiting global warming to approximately 1.8°C could spare between 39 and 71 Florida communities from this fate by 2100. To address these risks, UCS advocates for halting risky coastal development, enhancing disaster response frameworks like FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and creating new policies for managed retreat and relocation.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) defines 'chronic inundation' as tidal flooding affecting 10% or more of a community's usable land at least 26 times per year. Under a moderate (intermediate) scenario, nearly 170 communities will reach this threshold by 2035, increasing to over 270 by 2060 and nearly 490 by 2100. A high scenario projects up to 670 communities affected by 2100, including over 50 populous cities such as New York City (four boroughs), Boston, and Oakland. The report highlights that socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhoods are disproportionately affected and argues that aggressive emissions reductions aligned with the Paris Agreement could spare hundreds of communities from this fate. Adaptation options include defending (seawalls, levees), accommodating (elevating homes, pumps), and managed retreat.