Statement by Steve Frenkel, Union of Concerned Scientists. CHICAGO (May 30, 2014) – Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) is poised to sign legislation, SB 310, that will stop progress towards achieving Ohio’s renewable energy and energy efficiency standards …
Statement by Edwin Lyman, Union Of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (May 27, 2014) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today announced that four of its five members voted to decline further consideration of a plan to expedite transferring spent nuclear …
Hyundai-Kia Dethrones Honda to Become New Greenest Automaker WASHINGTON (May 27, 2014) – The country’s eight bestselling automakers are all improving their environmental performance thanks to new technologies and stronger standards for fuel efficiency …
Press statement by Adrienne Alvord, California and Western States Director of the Union of Concerned Scientists SACRAMENTO (May 22, 2014) - The California Air Resources Board today unanimously approved a sweeping new roadmap to achieve the state’s long …
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2014) – PepsiCo has released a new palm oil sourcing policy, which could help the company reduce its contribution to tropical deforestation and global warming, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). “PepsiCo produces …
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2014)—Sea level rise, worsening wildfires and floods are putting at risk landmark historic sites around the United States, according to “National Landmarks at Risk,” a report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS …
WASHINGTON (May 6, 2014)—The United States Global Change Research Program’s National Climate Assessment, which was released today, offers the fullest accounting yet of the risks Americans face from a changing climate, according to experts at the Union …
Science Group Calls for Better Labeling and Other Reforms MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (May 6, 2014)—Food companies use misleading marketing and front group campaigns to obscure the health consequences of added sugar in their products, according to a new report, …
Press Statement by Adrienne Alvord, Western States Director at the Union of Concerned Scientists BERKELEY (April 29, 2014)—Washington Gov. Jay Inslee today signed an executive order to pursue actions that will reduce carbon pollution and enable the …
WASHINGTON (April 17, 2014) – The Virginia Supreme Court today unanimously upheld a lower court’s ruling that would block the American Tradition Institute (ATI) from receiving thousands of private emails from former University of Virginia climate …
Statement by Calen May-Tobin, Union Of Concerned Scientists BERKELEY, Calif. (April 9, 2014) – Procter Gamble recently committed to sourcing deforestation-free palm oil. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Procter Gamble’s commitment …
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2014) – The scientific accuracy of climate change coverage varies significantly across the three major cable news networks, according to a new analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). CNN segments that mentioned …
WASHINGTON (March 31, 2014)—The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology has significantly increased its reliance on industry witnesses under both Democratic and Republican control, according to a new analysis from the Center for Science and …
Statement by Sharon Smith, Union of Concerned Scientists BERKELEY, Calif. (March 24, 2014) – Just days after General Mills committed to sourcing deforestation-free palm oil, Colgate-Palmolive today released its palm oil sourcing policy. According to …
Statement by Sharon Smith, Union of Concerned Scientists BERKELEY, Calif. (March 24, 2014) –General Mills publicly committed to sourcing deforestation-free palm oil, a step that will significantly decrease the company’s contribution to climate change, …
Statement by Rachel Cleetus WASHINGTON (March 14, 2014) – The Senate late yesterday passed a bill by a 72-22 vote that would roll back flood insurance reforms, leaving taxpayers on the hook for increased costs from sea-level rise, according to the …
Tripling of In-state Production Affordable, Spur Billions in New Investment CHICAGO (March 12, 2013) – Michigan can meet nearly a third of its electricity needs by tripling power produced from in-state renewable energy sources by 2030 at virtually no …
WASHINGTON (March 10, 2014)—At least 28 U.S. senators will speak through the night about climate change, a sign that despite gridlock in Congress, the issue remains salient, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). “Whether it’s passing …
‘Near-Misses’ are Fewer and Less Severe, but Still Happening WASHINGTON (March 7, 2014) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) demonstrated it can be an effective watchdog in 2013, but its overall record was marred by inconsistent enforcement and a …
UCS Scorecard Grades 30 Companies’ Palm Oil Sourcing Commitments WASHINGTON (March 5, 2014) – A scorecard grading the palm oil sourcing commitments of 30 top companies in the packaged food, fast food and personal care sectors shows 24 of these …
