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Four Arrested at Occupy Wall Street's 'Disrupt Dirty Power' Protest

Last Tuesday, #Occupy protests took to the U.N. to protest the influence of the financial sector on polluting power.
Globalized Beef, Palm Oil & Timber Corporations Now Main Cause of Tropical Deforestation

Confirming what previous studies have shown, new research from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that the main threats to tropical forests are no longer from
The Business Plan of the Last 30 Years Has Failed: Union of Concerned Scientists' President

Among the public events during Climate Week NY°C was a rally last night at the New York Society for Ethical Culture for "Jobs, Justice, Climate" --
USDA Ready to Approve GMO Corn for Ethanol Production

With the public comment period just ended, the US Department of Agriculture is set to approve the use of GMO corn for use in ethanol production. This would be the first time that the USDA approved a crop genetically
Scientists' Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2009

Some of the top scientists in the US are taking their New Year's resolutions extra-seriously this year—it is, after all a year when we could see both some revolutionary pro-science political change and some
Thoreau's Legacy, Water Consciousness and Juicy Eco-Jewelry

The Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics encourage writers and photographers to contribute to their new online book, Thoreau's Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming. Hurry, the deadline is tomorrow--November 15!
Seven Endangered Species Rulings to be Revised

Remember Julie MacDonald? If you'll recall, MacDonald, who once served as the Deputy Assistant Interior Secretary, left the agency under a cloud in May after news of her inappropriate meddling in endangered species issues
Interactive Map of Nuclear Reactors and Safety Problems

Here at the Union of Concerned Scientists, our experts pour through reams of data related to several issues, including pollution from cars and trucks, grassfed beef and global warming pollution. We’ve just launched a cool project that gives life to
Microwaves vs. Ovens: What's the Greenest Way to Heat Your Food?

You might have several appliances available in your kitchen that can cook, but which one you choose—and how you use it—can have a significant impact on your energy consumption. Here are some general tips for getting the most out of your appliances and a
Tell Toyota to Walk the Walk on Fuel Economy

The Union of Concerned Scientists and a number of other groups have been blasting Toyota for failing to endorse a strong boost to U.S. fuel economy standards. Instead, the company, which invests heavily in marketing itself as green, backs a
Home Energy Usage

The type of home you live in is one of the most important decisions you can make as a consumer. A home’s energy use and its distance to your place or work and shopping centers are a major component of your environmental impact. Making an
Winner announced in cartoon contest, calendars available

During the past several weeks, the Union of Concerned Scientists invited the public to help choose the winner in Science Idol: the Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest. And after almost 20,000 votes were cast, Jesse Springer of Eugene, Oregon
House Paves the Way for Clean Energy Future

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a huge boost to renewable electricity in the United States in a rare Saturday vote. The amendment, which passed 290-170, would require utilities to produce 15 percent of their electricity from renewable
What Could Global Warming do to the Northeastern United States?

The Union of Concerned Scientists has released a peer-reviewed report on the impact global warming could have in nine Northeastern states. Combining the expertise of 50 scientists and economists, the report takes a detailed look at the consequences of
Voting Opens on Scientific Integrity Cartoons

The Union of Concerned Scientists has kicked off voting for its second annual "Science Idol" editorial cartoon contest. You can view all 12 finalists and cast your vote for the winner. Everyone who votes will have the chance to win limited edition
America Celebrates Endangered Species Day

We'd wish you a Happy Endangered Species Day, but we find nothing terribly celebratory about the Bush administration's corruption of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), with Interior Department officials fecklessly
Honda and Toyota get Green Vote

A report just released by the Union of Concerned Scientists gives Honda and Toyota the thumbs up in the who-is-the-greenest-auto-maker-of-them-all sweepstakes, while ranking Daimler Chrysler bottom of the league.
Cartoons Are Funny; Manipulating Science is Not

The judges for