The Spotlight
Leading Scientists Speak Out on Climate Science and Email Controversy
Twenty-five leading U.S. scientists sent an open letter to Congress stating that the content of the stolen emails from England's University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit has no bearing on scientists' overall understanding that human activity is causing global warming.
Press Release | Scientists Statement (pdf) | Contrarians Use Hacked Emails to Fool Public
News
Features
- The Costs of Climate Inaction
Failing to act on climate change is prohibitively expensive—from flooding to health care costs to agricultural losses. Unchecked climate change could saddle taxpayers with hundreds of billions of dollars in damages. Learn about costs in your region, and the Senate bill aimed at limiting our climate impact.
- Failure to Yield (2009)
In a new report, Failure to Yield: Evaluating the Performance of Genetically Engineered Crops, the Union of Concerned Scientists debunks industry claims that GE crops will help the world feed itself by producing higher crop yields.
- Groundbreaking Speech Sets New Direction for US Nuclear Policy
On April 5, President Obama gave a groundbreaking speech outlining a bold new approach to reduce the threat posed by nuclear weapons. UCS has long been working for these changes, and now we need your help to turn these intentions into reality.
Analysis
- Key Provisions in the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Though the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act mirrors the strong, comprehensive framework of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) that passed in the House in June, there are several key areas in which the legislation differs.
- Reducing Emissions from Deforestation
Deforestation represents roughly 20% of the world's total global warming emissions—as much as the total contribution of the US or China. Protecting tropical forests could significantly decrease climate change on a global scale.
- The Untold Cost of Confined Animal Feeding Operations
When it comes to most of the meat, dairy, and eggs produced in the United States, there's truly no such thing as a free lunch. In this new report, UCS exposes the billions of dollars in environmental, health, and economic costs imposed on society by Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).
Policy Center
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The UCS Policy Center contains updates and background information on specific federal, regional, and local policy proposals, as well as fact sheets, testimony, letters, and UCS positions, including the two links below:
- Economic Facts on Curbing Global Warming Emissions
An economic analysis shows tremendous long-term gains offset the initial costs of reining in global warming emissions. Help urge legislators to make the right choices in crafting a climate policy.
- Key Provisions in the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Though the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act mirrors the strong, comprehensive framework of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) that passed in the House in June, there are several key areas in which the legislation differs.
Consumer Info
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The Great Green Web Game
An interactive web game that lets you answer questions and "shop green" to calculate your own personal environmental impact and compare it to the average American household.
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Eggs and Meat from Community Agriculture
While confined animal feeding operations in the US deliver meat and eggs and tremendous environmental cost, community supported agriculture (CSA) can deliver these foods affordably, efficiently, and sustainably.
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Your heating dollars up in smoke
Reduce emissions and expenses while increasing efficiency with an upgrade to your existing fireplace.
