Funders of the AAAS EPI Center

Reducing methane emissions will have a rapid and significant effect on the rate of climate change. Scientific evidence detailing how best to measure, monitor, and mitigate methane emissions from the oil and gas industry will help set limits to protect health and meet US climate goals.

States may be burdened with a growing number of orphaned wells that  should be properly closed and sealed to prevent impacts to water and air quality including the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Studies show that hydraulic fracturing can lead to environmental issues such as water contamination, soil contamination, and air pollution including the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. 

Green infrastructure is a cost-effective, resilient approach to stormwater management that uses natural soils and vegetation to help to prevent flooding and pollution.

A class of thousands of synthetic compounds used in everything from housewares to fire-fighting foam, trace doses of several of the most-researched PFAS have been linked to harmful health effects. There is not yet enough research to suggest safe exposure levels for each PFAS. 

Computer scientists, cryptologists, statisticians and other experts share a number of concerns about voting technology, election security, and the verifiability of election results.