http://www.ucsusa.org RSS feed of UCS news Convio Content Management System Module en-us null-100909947 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/epa-moves-closer-to-regulating-large-polluters-0305.html The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a hearing today in Chicago to give the public an opportunity to weigh in on the agency's proposal to begin regulating global warming gases from power plants, oil refineries, factories and other major sources. The agency held a similar public hearing yesterday in Arlington, Virginia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-100957497 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/no-need-for-new-nuclear-warheads-306.html The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today released the executive summary of a new report that should put an end to claims that new nuclear weapons are required to maintain a safe, secure and reliable nuclear arsenal, according to experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-100340279 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/us-china-nuclear-weapons-treaties-304.html China and the United States today released a joint statement at the conclusion of formal talks between President Obama and President Hu Jintao that included agreements on nuclear weapons issues and cooperation in space. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-100044579 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/climate-treaty-plans-to-slow-0303.html In a paper published today in the scientific journal Current Biology, an international group of leading conservation scientists conclude that plans to reduce heat-trapping emissions from tropical forests must include provisions to protect plants and animals from extinction. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-98782619 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/science-holiday-green-travel-0302.html Holiday travelers can save money and reduce their contribution to global warming at the same time, thanks to a handy green travel guide from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-97955504 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/scientists-and-ngos-0302.html Scientists and non-governmental organizations at the UN climate negotiations In Barcelona said the percentage of global warming emissions that is due to tropical deforestation totals about 15 percent, as described in a new analysis published in Nature Geoscience. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-97925732 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/us-position-climate-talks-0301.html While participants at the UN climate negotiations In Barcelona made some progress on the negotiating text, they still have not agreed on such key issues as developed countries’ emissions reductions, U.S. commitments, or financing to help developing countries adapt to climate change and reduce their own emissions. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-97735216 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/senate-committee-passes-climate-bill-0300.html The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed the “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act” this morning, setting the stage for the rest of the Senate to move forward with legislation. The fact that EPW finalized a bill shows that the United States is serious about addressing climate change, which should help pave the way for an international climate treaty, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-97317156 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/health-care-bill-must-ensure-0299.html The Union of Concerned Scientists today asked Congress to adopt strong transparency and accountability standards for each advisory committee created by any new health care law. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 null-96042517 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/nuclear-energy-industry-taxpayers-0298.html Earlier this week the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the nuclear power industry’s principal trade organization, released a proposal asking for billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies and radical changes to the federal regulatory process that would shift even more risks and costs from the industry to the public. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-95822296 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/leading-scientist-to-tell-0297.html Peter Frumhoff, director of science and policy at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that the Senate climate and energy bill must include funding to help the United States and developing countries adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-93498062 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/can-we-afford-more-subsidies-0296.html The Senate may finally start debating climate and energy legislation now that Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.) have introduced the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, but the addition of a nuclear provision to the bill raises some questions about whether we can afford more subsidies for nuclear power. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-89067508 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/us-climate-stance-bangkok-hinders-progress-295.html The United State's position hindered progress at the international climate negotiations that wrapped up in Bangkok today. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-88701268 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/key-provisions-kerry-boxer-0294.html The Union of Concerned Scientists has assembled a detailed summary of key provisions in the recently introduced Kerry-Boxer Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-86630360 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/george-will-distorts-climate-0293.html George Will can’t seem to get his facts straight on global warming, but in his latest column he seems to be getting “warmer.” Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-86329772 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/senate-climate-bill-0292.html Climate and energy legislation expected to be introduced today by Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) could help pave the way for a new international climate treaty, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-84969369 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/g20-meeting-financing-0291.html President Barack Obama and other world leaders closed their summit meeting in Pittsburgh with a commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, but developed countries made no progress in following through on their pledge to provide financial and technological assistance to help developing countries limit their own emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-84802771 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/new-disinformation-ads-co2-0290.html In a "smoking is good for you" twist on reality, new ads actually call for higher levels of carbon dioxide, the primary heat-trapping gas driving global warming. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-83859953 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/senate-clean-energy-bank-0289.html This fall the Senate is expected take up a climate and energy bill that would establish a new agency within the Department of Energy to administer federal loan guarantees for private “clean” energy projects. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-83525891 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/count-biofuel-emissions-scientists-economists-0288.html More than 200 scientists and economists issued a letter today calling on Congress and federal agencies to account for emissions from indirect land use change in biofuel laws and regulations. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-83246365 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/pge-leaves-chamber-commerce-0287.html Pacific Gas and Electric announced today it is leaving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of the organization’s opposition to climate change legislation. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-83192463 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/letter-urges-us-japan-nuclear-0285.html Thirteen U.S. security experts today released an open letter to President Obama and newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama asking them to support changes in U.S. nuclear weapons policy while reaffirming the U.S.-Japanese alliance. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-83148397 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/murkowski-harkin-amendments-0284.html Two separate amendments to the Department of Interior funding bill would undermine the federal government’s ability to address climate change and should be defeated, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-83192227 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/un-summit-asian-leaders-0286.html The announcements of major new climate policy initiatives by China and Japan, combined with the recent shift in India's negotiating stance, have rocketed Asia to a clear leadership role on global warming, and increased pressure on President Obama and the United States to join with them, the European Union, and other nations in reaching a fair and ambitious climate agreement in Copenhagen in December. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-82880857 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/new-campaign-nuclear-threat-0283.html Leaders from the fields of science, religion, national security and public health have joined together to urge the Obama administration to forge “common-sense, forward-looking policies that will increase U.S. security and reduce the threat of nuclear catastrophe.” Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-81180054 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/scrapping-european-missile-defense-0282.html President Obama’s announcement today that his administration is scrapping plans to deploy a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic was seen as a “victory for common sense” by experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-80582455 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/new-vehicle-standards-0281.html New proposed vehicle standards announced by the Obama administration today represent the largest increase in fuel economy in three decades, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-80351276 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/interior-departments-new-0280.html The Union of Concerned Scientists applauded Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's announcement of the formation of eight regional Interior Department Climate Change Response Centers that will develop strategies to address climate change on federal land. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-80194364 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/wisconsin-climate-wicci-0278.html A study released today by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists focusing on the local consequences of global warming in their state represents "groundbreaking work," according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-80225677 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/governor-clean-energy-bill-0279.html The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) joined with environmental and consumer groups today to urge Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign a package of bills (SB 14 and AB 64) that would require California utilities to acquire 33 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2020. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-80125180 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/california-legislature-1404-0276.html The California Senate voted 21 to 19 today to approve AB 1404, a bill that would limit the use of offsets in the state's landmark global warming policies. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-80128865 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/california-legislature-sb14-0277.html Today, the California legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 14 and Assembly Bill (AB) 64, which would require California utilities to acquire 33 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2020, a boost from the state’s current 20 percent requirement by the end of next year. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-78708116 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/failing-to-curb-global-0275.html Unchecked climate change could saddle taxpayers, businesses, and state and local governments across the country with hundreds of billions of dollars in damages, according to a new report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-78220557 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/wisconsin-climate-impacts-0276.html A new Union of Concerned Scientists study shows that unchecked climate change would mean many more extreme heat days and reduced agriculture productivity in the state. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-78222831 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/michigan-climate-impacts-0273.html Union of Concerned Scientists study shows that by the end of the century, unchecked global warming would force Detroit to endure nearly 65 days per summer with temps higher than 90°F and 23 days over 100°F. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-78225985 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/iowa-climate-impacts-0275.html A new Union of Concerned Scientists study shows how unchecked global warming will dramatically alter Iowa's climate and affect its large ag sector. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-78224545 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/illinois-climate-impacts-0274.html A new Union of Concerned Scientists study shows that unchecked global warming could increase the state's average summer temperatures by as much as 13°F by the end of the century. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-72825152 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/ucs-announces-winner-of-2009-0272.html The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today announced that Jesse Springer, of Eugene, Oregon has won the 2009 "Science Idol: the Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest." Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 null-72771173 http://www.ucsusa.org/system/rss/clickthrough.jsp?feedTag=Union+of+Concerned+Scientists&subsiteID=10937102&url=http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/nam-study-grossly-exaggerates-0270.html The National Association of Manufacturers released an anlysis that grossly exaggerates the costs of the Waxman-Markey climate bill. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500