Union of Concerned Scientists

UCS conducted an investigation of 15 federal regulatory and science agencies to assess the degree of freedom with which science is communicated at federal agencies and found significant inconsistencies among agency media policies.

UCS's new report, Coal Power in a Warming World, examines the pros and cons of a proposed technology that would capture coal plant carbon dioxide emissions and store them underground.

A UCS report shows how technology available today can help tractor-trailers improve fuel economy and reduce harmful emissions that cause global warming and smog.

In this edition of Green Cuisine you'll learn how a Seattle chef and a nearby farmer have joined forces to provide fresh organic produce to the community while helping create healthier habitat for native salmon and other wildlife.

Clean energy sources can help stabilize energy prices, stimulate the development of innovative new technology, and create high-quality jobs and other economic benefits.

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).

In Nuclear Power in a Warming World, UCS describes the role nuclear power should play as a climate change solution.

On October 15, 2008, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a near-final Scoping Plan—a master list of all the policies it will implement to achieve a 30 percent cut in global warming pollution by 2020.

Recommendations for the incoming administration to ensure that federal scientists are able to freely research and report their findings without fear of reprisal.

Under a provision of the federal Clean Air Act, states are permitted to adopt initiatives that go beyond federal vehicle pollution standards. However, on December 19, 2007, the EPA denied California the waiver needed to implement them, citing the 2008 Energy Bill’s fuel economy standards as rationale.

It’s no secret that winterizing your home can slash your heating costs and reduce global warming pollution. These five projects are lower-cost, and can deliver the quickest payback on your purchase.

Heating water today accounts for up to 14 percent of the average household's energy use. Solar can be a simple, reliable, cost-effective and carbon-free replacement for oil and naturual gas systems.

If you plan to travel by car this holiday season, take these tips into account to reduce your carbon impact, and save money at the pump.