Union of Concerned Scientists

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.

While Wall Street considers financing nuclear plants too risky, the government is exposing taxpayers to potential financial liabilities of well over a trillion dollars to build more. Our latest nuclear power report urges caution, and outlines several steps the government must take before putting taxpayers on the hook.

While the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has begun to cap emissions from 10 Northeast states, coal-fired power plants in other regions could negate the positive climate impact.

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.

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).

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:

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.

While several measures restricting truck emissions are in place, ensuring the successful implementation of these measures will be critical to cleaning up the air in California and meeting the state’s 2020 global warming pollution goals.

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.

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.

Reduce emissions and expenses while increasing efficiency with an upgrade to your existing fireplace.