EPA Officials Sideline Scientists When Establishing Particulate Matter Air Pollution Standard
Political officials sidelined EPA scientists and disregarded the science on potential health risks caused by fine particulate matter pollution.
Political Appointees Interfered in Competitive Grant Review Process
Officials under the Trump administration impeded the approval and funding of scientific grants, especially for research on climate change and endangered species.
Political Officials Interfered with Scientific Processes in 2020 Census
Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that political appointees at the Census Bureau interfered with the 2020 census by altering technical aspects that could have caused inaccurate US population estimates.
Political Officials Pressured EPA Scientists to Undermine Scientific Studies on a Hazardous Pesticide, Atrazine – Again
Political officials directed scientists at the EPA to exclude key studies when looking at a popular pesticide, atrazine.
USGS Director Shuts Down Study on Coronavirus Impacts on Wild Ferret Populations
The Director of the USGS prevented scientists from conducting research investigating the impacts of the novel coronavirus on the black-footed ferret.
Trump Administration EPA Approves Use of Toxic Pesticide and Medically Important Antibiotic on Citrus Fruits
Officials at the EPA approved the usage of a hazardous pesticide, and a medically important antibiotic, on citrus plants.
UCS Research, Advocacy Inform Game-Changing US Climate Law
After decades of advocacy for a national plan to address climate change, UCS-backed legislation that invests billions to reduce global warming emissions is now law. This opportunity is a stepping stone to more progress for a climate-safe future for all.
Clean Truck Victory in Connecticut
Seizing the opportunity to clean up transportation in the state, UCS created an analysis on the benefits of cleaner trucks and cars and advocated with coalition partners to pass the Connecticut Clean Air Act—now law.
UCS-Backed Act Supporting Nuclear Frontline Communities Extended
After UCS organized a lobby day, met with US senators, and publicized the issue in the media, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act—which was set to expire—was extended by two years by the US Senate.
Pinterest, Twitter Act on Climate Disinformation after UCS Pressure
After months of negotiation and pressure from the Climate Disinformation Coalition, of which UCS is a steering member, Twitter and Pinterest announced improvements in their policies to address climate disinformation on their platforms.