Union of Concerned Scientists

The Union of Concerned Scientists has tracked attacks on science in the US since 2001, which includes anything from withholding federal research funding to censoring scientific communication. Its new ‘Attacks on Science Tracker’ documents political interference in federal science under the second Trump administration, which has increased markedly. Catch up on Dr. Jules B. presentation from our annual conference last week 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-Wg6a6t #Science #US #Trump #Disinformation

"The sharp growth of data centers creates unprecedented impacts on our electricity supply. Because electric companies are regulated monopolies maybe, just maybe, these companies will protect you and me from paying more on our electric bills. The signs so far don’t look so good, especially on power plant costs." Read Mike Jacobs's blog to learn more:

In late September, Earthjustice filed an appeal of a regulatory decision that allowed Meta Platforms to conceal information about its North Louisiana data center project, on behalf of the UCS and Louisiana-based Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE). UCS’s Paul Arbaje explains why we’re going to court:

In a new paper in Nature Climate Action, the UCS climate team joined a group of experts to argue for a significant normative shift in climate science, focusing on how humans have altered the Earth’s climate system, regardless of what Big Oil and the Trump admin argue. Learn more in Marc Alessi’s blog: https://lnkd.in/eKj2h5zh

En la última entrega de nuestra serie “El crimen del siglo”, revelamos con pruebas documentadas el fraude cometido por las grandes petroleras, por medio de sus grupos de fachada, para sembrar mentiras sobre el cambio climático. Escucha aquí: https://lnkd.in/ggb3Viqv

When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, knocking out power to millions of homes, a community radio station in Adjuntas kept playing, providing a critical communication lifeline during the disaster. Powered by solar energy and managed by Casa Pueblo and local community members, the station offers a tangible example of how self-determination, clean energy, and community bonds can build real climate resilience together. Learn more: 🔗 casapueblo.org Cuando el huracán María azotó Puerto Rico, dejando sin electricidad a millones de hogares, la emisora Radio Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas siguió transmitiendo,,ofreciendo un salvavidas de comunicación durante la catástrofe. Alimentada con energía solar y gestionada por Casa Pueblo y miembros de la comunidad local, la emisora ofrece un ejemplo de cómo la autodeterminación, la energía limpia y los lazos comunitarios juntos pueden forjar una verdadera resiliencia climática. Más información: 🔗 casapueblo.org Watch: https://lnkd.in/eXmusXKW

"Together, these cases illustrate two increasingly important fronts in climate accountability: whether decision-makers must confront the full emissions consequences of fossil fuel extraction, and whether fossil fuel companies can be held responsible for the financial costs of climate harms linked to their conduct. For each of these, scientific evidence is helping define the questions courts can meaningfully answer." Learn more in L Delta Merner, PhD's blog:

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A new UCS report finds significant gaps in how states engage communities in air permitting decisions affecting their health and environment. UCS researcher Darya Minovi breaks down the findings and explains how state agencies and policymakers can strengthen meaningful public participation. Read More:

In a new paper in Nature Climate Action, the UCS climate team joined a group of experts to argue for a significant normative shift in climate science, focusing on how humans have altered the Earth’s climate system, regardless of what Big Oil and the Trump administration argue. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eWzZwc-X