Chrysler gas gimmick is a poor fuel economy cover-up
Automaker Chrysler's plans to pay for three years of gas for newly-purchased vehicles is a gimmick designed to keep consumers addicted to oil. |
Report recommends no new nuclear warhead production
As the House kicks off debate over the future of the U.S. nuclear weapons complex, a new report calls for a halt to production of new nuclear warheads. |
MA utility allows customers to choose 100% clean electricity
Starting in July, a Massachusetts-based utility company will give customers the option of purchasing all or a portion of their electricity from nearby wind power farms. |
Confined livestock farms cost taxpayers billions
A new UCS report shows that confined animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, produce unsanitary conditions and cost taxpayers billions in subsidies, despite the existence of efficient, clean, and cost-effective alternatives. |
Hundreds of EPA scientists report political interference
A new UCS survey finds that hundreds of EPA scientists report interference in their work by government officials. |
New fuel economy proposal starts strong, then hits brakes
The Bush administration's new proposal for vehicle model years 2011 through 2015 would significantly boost fuel economy for the first three years, but then require only meager improvements for the remaining two, science advocacy group says. |
Major gains possible under fuel economy law
According to UCS, proper implementation of a new fuel economy law could lead to an average of 50+ MPG across the U.S. auto fleet by 2030. |
Scientists call on next president to reduce nuclear threat
Ninety-five prominent scientists signed a UCS statement calling on the next president to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons by bringing US nuclear policy out of the cold war. |
Bush global warming proposal too little, too late
The recent Bush Administration global warming emissions proposal comes too late, and falls far short of necessary reductions. |
Global warming intensifies allergy season, pollutes air
Increased global temperatures and higher levels of carbon dioxide lengthen and intensify the release of plant-based allergens, and raise concentrations of ground-level ozone. |
Energy tax package will aid consumers, economy
A currently proposed senate tax package that plans to extend and expand credits for clean and renewable energy would greatly benefit the US consumer, stimulate the economy and create new jobs. |
California Takes Step Backward on Ultra-Clean Cars
The California Air Resources Board voted to weaken the requirements of automakers to produce ultra-clean cars making its job of increasing zero emissions vehicles more difficult. |
Three Mile Island 29 years later: nuclear safety problems still unresolved
Three Mile Island 29 Years Later: Nuclear Safety Problems Still Unresolved; Adding New Plants to Aging Fleet Will Increase Risk Without Safety Reform, Science Group Says |
California must not weaken ultra-clean car standard
Air Resources Board Should Require 379,000 Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2020, Science Group Says |
Congress should include scientists in whistleblower bill
Groups across Political Spectrum Tell Congress to Include Federal Scientists in Pending Whistleblower Bill |
EPA library closures undercut agency's mission
According to a GAO report and UCS research, the EPA's closure of several agency libraries in 2006 both undercuts the EPA's mission, and impedes the ability of its scientists to effectively carry out research. |
EPA's new ozone standard insufficient
The EPA's latest federal air pollution standards do not meet the recommendations of their own panel of independent experts on ozone limits, and leave Americans susceptible to the dangers of air pollution. |
Renewable energy tax credit will help consumers
More than 100 business, trade and advocacy groups have called on the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan legislation as soon as possible that extends renewable energy and efficiency tax credits |
Attempt to shoot down satellite will weaken U.S. security
The United States plan to shoot down a damaged spy satellite with an anti-satellite weapon will undermine efforts to protect the future use of space and ultimately weaken U.S. security. |
Scientists call for end to political interference in science
A new UCS report highlights the systemic changes made to government science that must be reversed in order to restore scientific integrity to federal policy making. |
