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.
UCS Research on Extreme Heat Informs Worker Protections
At an OSHA event announcing a national initiative to protect workers from extreme heat, Vice President Kamala Harris cited the UCS report Killer Heat as evidence for why such protections are necessary.
EPA Leadership Interfered with Scientific Studies on the Risks of Hazardous Herbicide, Dicamba
Senior EPA officials inappropriately interfered with the work of federal scientists.
EPA Leadership Ignored EPA Scientists’ Concerns Over Mississippi Wetlands
While drafting an environmental impact statement, political appointees at the EPA failed to incorporate the science-based concerns of EPA scientists.
Trump Officials Ignored Concerns from EPA Scientists on Vehicle Efficiency Rule
The science-based concerns of scientists at the EPA were sidelined when the Trump administration finalized new standards for SAFE Vehicles rule in March 2020.