WASHINGTON (March 4, 2014) – The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) commended the Department of Energy (DOE) for planning to put the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina on “cold standby” while it determines an …
MassDEP Commissioner Has Long Track Record of Protecting the Environment CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (March 4, 2014) — The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today named Kenneth L. Kimmell its new president. Kimmell, who has spent much of his career practicing …
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2014) – President Obama’s call for a billion-dollar climate resilience fund in his latest budget demonstrates how our national debate about climate change is shifting, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Below is …
Statement by Michelle Robinson, Union of Concerned Scientists’ Clean Vehicles Program WASHINGTON (February 28, 2014) – The Obama administration today finalized a new rule to clean up gasoline and reduce harmful emissions from passenger vehicles, a move …
Statement by Edwin Lyman, Union Of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (February 27, 2014)— After a legal proceeding lasting more than three years, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Atomic Safety and Licensing Board today announced that it has …
SACRAMENTO (February 19, 2014) — The Union of Concerned Scientists today sent an open letter signed by more than 100 scientists and economists to Gov. Jerry Brown and California legislators encouraging them to set more ambitious goals for reducing …
Statement by Michelle Robinson, Union of Concerned Scientists’ Clean Vehicles Program WASHINGTON (February 18, 2014) – President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to reducing the nation’s oil use today with the announcement that his administration will …
WASHINGTON (February 14, 2014) – President Barack Obama will announce what the Union of Concerned Scientists described as a “crucially needed” $1 billion “Climate Resilience Fund” he plans to include in his 2015 budget next month. Below is a statement …
Book Warns Complacency Could Lead to Fukushima-Like Catastrophe Anywhere, including the United States WASHINGTON (February 11, 2014) — Today is the official publication date for Fukushima: The Story of a Nuclear Disaster (New Press, $27.95), the first …
WASHINGTON (January 29, 2014) – In his State of the Union address last night, President Barack Obama, rightly so, reiterated to lawmakers and the public that climate change “is a fact” and "the debate is over" about its impacts on the Earth. …
Statement by Daniel Z. Brito, Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2014) – Late yesterday evening, congressional negotiators arrived at a compromise on the long-delayed Farm Bill. The measure now goes to the House and Senate for a final …
WASHINGTON (January 24, 2014)—Twenty-four West Virginia scientists sent a public letter today to the heads of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calling on the agencies to allow scientists to …
Press statement by Adrienne Alvord, California and Western States Director of the Union of Concerned Scientists SACRAMENTO (Jan. 22, 2014) – In his annual State-of-the-State Address, Gov. Jerry Brown issued a call to action for California to “do …
Electrification is a key strategy for reducing air pollution that harms health and contributes to climate change . SAN FRANCISCO (January 21, 2013) – A report released today outlines solutions for overhauling the state’s freight system to protect …
Statement by Juliet Christian-Smith, California climate scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists BERKELEY (Jan. 17, 2014)—The state of California has formally declared a drought emergency due to a lack of winter rainfall and water reserves at only 20 …
Most Companies Unwilling to Disclose Board Memberships on Powerful Trade Groups WASHINGTON (January 16, 2014) — Several companies on the boards of powerful trade associations disagree with these groups on climate policy, according to a new report from …
Consumers Better Served by Greater Investments in Homegrown Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency WASHINGTON (Jan. 14, 2014) – The nation is using less coal to produce electricity, but many states are still heavily dependent on it--and for them, the …
State Should Aim to Get 30 Percent of Energy from Renewables by 2030 CHICAGO (Dec. 19, 2013) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) announced his framework today for Michigan's energy future. While the framework lacked key specifics, if enacted into law …
Farmers Need Long-Term Solutions, Not More of the Same WASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2013) – A plague of out-of-control weeds is cropping up in farm fields across the country. According to a policy brief from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), this …
4 out of 10 Households Can Switch With Little or No Change to Driving Habits WASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2013) -- Four out of 10 households could use an electric vehicle with little or no change to their driving habits and vehicle needs, according to a …
