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Science in service of people and the planet.
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a member-supported nonprofit that’s fighting for a safer and healthier world.
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Hurricanes and Climate Change
Increasingly destructive hurricanes are putting a growing number of people and communities at risk.
Report
Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience
Between now and 2050, climate change–driven sea level rise will expose more than 1,600 critical buildings and services to disruptive flooding at least twice per year.
Report
Race and Representation in Battleground Counties
Explore the racial disparities in voter turnout and ballot rejection rates for 11 counties that will likely be pivotal in the outcome of the 2024 election.
Report
Protecting Government Science from Political Interference
This analysis evaluates 38 government agencies on scientific integrity and offers recommendations for the next presidential administration.
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New Federal Rules to Modernize US Power Grid Cite UCS
Citing UCS research 33 times in their final rule, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved guidelines to improve outdated electricity grids, allowing for more renewable energy and requiring grid operators to plan for climate change.