Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
Releases by this organization
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Newswire article Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Senate Passes Stimulus Package; Science Group Urges Confereees to Accept House Version By a 61-to-37 vote, the Senate today passed its version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which includes such green initiatives as tax incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency investments, funding to modernize the nation's electricity grid, and support for research and development of advanced vehicle and battery technology. The bill also includes a special $50 billion addition to the Department of Energy's loan guarantee program, much of which is likely to go to such technologies as nuclear power, liquid coal and coal-gasification power plants. Read more |
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Newswire article Wednesday, February 04, 2009 New Markey-Platts Bill Would Dramatically Boost Clean Energy Development The 25-percent-by-2025 renewable electricity standard bill introduced today by Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-Penn.) would boost renewable energy generation by 135 percent above and beyond current policies between now and 2025, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists' preliminary analysis of the legislation. Read more |
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Newswire article Monday, February 02, 2009 The Most Comprehensive, Independent, Web-Based Satellite Information Site Just Got Better Ever wonder how many active satellites are in orbit around the Earth? (Answer: 905.) Or how many countries have a stake in satellites? (Answer: At least 115.) Or where in space most commercial satellites orbit? (Answer: Two-thirds of commercial satellites are in geosynchronous orbits.) Read more |
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Newswire article Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Congress Should Heed Al Gore's Advice, Science Group Says Former Vice President Al Gore told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today that Congress must pass a comprehensive climate bill this year to address the urgency of the climate crisis and to lay the groundwork for an international climate treaty later this year in Copenhagen. Below is a statement by Alden Meyer, director of policy and strategy at the Union of Concerned Scientists: Read more |
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Newswire article Tuesday, January 27, 2009 UCS: Green Stimulus Measures Would Help Revive Economy The Senate Finance Committee today will begin marking up its version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which includes such green initiatives as extending the production tax credit for wind projects through 2012, allowing businesses flexibility in claiming tax credits over a five-year period, and increasing the amount of tax credits available for residential renewable energy and energy efficiency systems. On Wednesday, the House will consider a similar version of the recovery plan that the House Ways and Means Committee passed last week. Read more |
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Newswire article Monday, January 26, 2009 Obama Opens the Door to States Implementing Clean Car Law President Obama today instructed the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider the Bush administration's denial of a request by California and more than a dozen other states to implement global warming pollution standards for cars and trucks. The president also directed the Department of Transportation to set fuel economy standards for 2011 and reconsider the methodology for standards in the years that follow. Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, January 15, 2009 Business Coalition Cap-and-Trade Program Needs Strengthening, Science Group Says The United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a coalition of 32 corporations and environmental organizations, this morning announced a cap-and-trade proposal to reduce global warming pollution. (For the members of USCAP and more information, go to http://www.us-cap.org/ .) Below is a statement by Alden Meyer, the director of strategy and policy at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, January 08, 2009 Secretary Nominee Tom Daschle Pledges to Restore Scientific Integrity at Health and Human Services At his nomination hearing this morning, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary nominee Tom Daschle testified he would restore scientific integrity to the department. Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, December 19, 2008 Imported Coal Power Could Undermine Northeast Global Warming Cap-and-Trade System The Northeast's cap-and-trade system for global warming pollution-the first of its kind in the nation-will be compromised unless utilities are prevented from importing additional coal-fired electricity, according to a report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Read more |