Our scientists and experts produce reports, peer-reviewed papers, interactive tools, and other resources as part of our advocacy. Search or browse our resource library below.
1454 items found
Report
Clean Energy, Green Jobs
UCS 2009 analysis that quantifies the costs and benefits of a national 25 percent by 2025 renewable electricity standard.
Report
An Analysis of North Korea’s Unha-2 Launch Vehicle
North Korea has announced that it will attempt to launch a satellite into orbit in early April 2009 using its Unha-2 launcher. Few details are known about the launch vehicle since it has not been successfully flight tested.
Report
Global Warming Compliance Offsets and Air Quality in California
California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) requires California to cut its global warming pollution to 1990 levels by 2020.
Report
Strong Federal Transmission Policy
UCS fact sheet detailing the need for strong federal transmission policy to support the development of renewable energy and to help curb carbon emissions.
Report
Renewable Electricity Standards at Work in the States
All about RES policies at the state and federal levels.
Report
Nuclear Loan Guarantees
Congress should be cautious about committing taxpayer dollars to promote plants that both industry and Wall Street consider too risky to finance on their own.
Report
The Proposed European Missile Defense System
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) analysis of the European missile defense system proposed by the Bush administration.
Report
Renewable Electricity Standards
In order to ensure healthy air and a stable climate for our children and grandchildren, we must make responsible decisions about our energy sources.
Report
UCS Vanguard
The UCS Vanguard, updated from the original 2007 design, details vehicle technology features that can save consumers money while reducing global warming emissions.
Explainer
Climate Science Underscores Urgent Need to Reduce Heat-trapping Emissions
Recent climate science projections indicate that global warming is happening at a faster rate than anticipated. With more CO2 in the atmosphere, increased sea-level rise, and shrinking arctic sea ice, the time for action is now.
Explainer
Economic Facts Support United States Action to Curb Global Warming
Economic facts show that a comprehensive emissions reduction program will stimulate the economy by spurring investment in low-carbon technologies.
Case Study
Beryllium Health Information Hidden From Public
The head of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration attempted to cover-up evidence of beryllium exposure among its inspectors and retaliated against a scientist who exposed the problem.