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Over 1,000 Scientists Call on EPA to Do Its Job: Heed Best Available Climate Science to Protect Public from Global Warming Pollution UCS today submitted a letter with more than 1,000 signatory scientists and experts, objecting to the EPA's proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

We were proud to stand alongside @earthjustice.org @greenlatinos.org @actonclimateus.bsky.social @momscleanairforce.org as well as the countless others who submitted public comments. act.ucsusa.org/3ItQEvF

Rep Sean Casten (D-IL) and Rep Mike Levin (D-CA) are joined by youth from Kids Clean Air Force.

“As scientists, public health experts, and economists, we can attest to the indisputable scientific evidence of human-caused climate change, its harmful impacts on people's health and well-being, and the devastating costs it is imposing,” states the letter. @casten.house.gov, @mikelevin.org

Glad to have been part of this moment.

Environmental justice (EJ) is about fairness and access to a healthy and safe environment for all people. The Trump administration has disrupted and disbanded EJ initiatives including funding, research, and projects. Yet, this important work has and must continue. 🧵

Trump Administration Launches Broadside Attack on Science-Backed Endangerment Finding, Public Health Protections Trump Administration Launches Broadside Attack on Science-Backed Endangerment Finding, Climate and Public Health Protections

It's a sad day when our leaders turn their back on long established science to try and roll back public health protections while the dangers of climate change are palpable on a daily basis. We cannot let this stand. www.ucs.org/about/news/t...

Today, the EPA released a proposal that would gut the 2009 Endangerment Finding. “These actions by Lee Zeldin are anti-science and backed by the fossil fuel industry, said Chitra Kumar, Managing Director, UCS Climate & Energy campaign.

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This is the largest steerable radio telescope in the world today. It’s in a remote part of WV - providing economic development for the community while advancing science worldwide. Funded by NSF. Thank you, federal government.

Thanks to Charles for entrusting UCS with his message.

UCS Action Hour Kickoff Join the Union of Concerned Scientists for our first Action Hour to learn about the current budget reconciliation process and what it means for climate, energy, and transportation policies. Wednesday,...

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Don't Let Congress Attack Critical Clean Vehicle Standards Call today and urge your senators to oppose any resolutions that would reverse our right to reduce tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks and protect clean air.

Federal lawmakers are attempting to roll back critical clean vehicle standards, putting public health and climate progress at risk. Tell your Senators: don't undo our clean air future.

Take action with @ucs.org today!

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Brandi Carlile loves "Philadelphia": Hear her sing the Neil Young classic for a new Bridge School benefit - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart

A new tribute to Neil Young, a benefit for The Bridge School features new covers of Neil songs by XPN faves Kathleen Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Fiona Apple, Brandi Carlile and more.

A siege on science: How Trump is undoing an American legacy In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked university funding.

“Congress needs to push back on these disastrous cuts, because this scientific enterprise has been built up by investments over decades from U.S. taxpayers,” Rachel Cleetus of @ucsusa.bsky.social told @sachimulkey.bsky.social of @grist.org.
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YouTube video by Union of Concerned Scientists You Need Science. Now Science Needs You.

The last 100 days have been an unprecedented assault on American science. Our scientists. Our institutions. And the people around the world who rely on it. We must stand united and speak up. Our collective future depends on it. #ScienceMatters www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPlu... savesciencenow.org

Protesters Rally Against Trump: ‘Democracy Not Dictatorship’ Mass protests kicked off around the country Saturday to oppose Trump administration policies that organizers say favor billionaires over everyday people.

The Administration is taking a chainsaw to science

Rand Paul: “Our Constitution was very specific that taxes — tariffs are a tax — taxes originate in the House, come to the Senate and then go the president…They don’t just go to the president and no one else. What kind of system would it be if all of our taxes and laws were passed by one person?”

Grateful for every day 💪🏻🩷

Trump Administration Slashes EPA Environmental Justice Offices, Dealing Blow to Communities Overburdened by Pollution Trump Administration Slashes EPA Environmental Justice Offices, Dealing Blow to Communities Overburdened by Pollution

“This abhorrent move will leave those living, working, studying, and playing near polluting industries, smog-forming traffic & contaminated waterways and soil, with little support from the very agency they rely on to enforce protective laws.”—Chitra Kumar, MD of the Climate & Energy Program at UCS.

Science at Risk: Protect NOAA Scientists & experts: Add your name to this open letter calling on Congress and the Trump administration to ensure that NOAA and its sub-agencies remain fully funded and staffed, and that the independ...

Scientists & experts: Add your name to this open letter calling on Congress and the Trump administration to ensure that NOAA and its sub-agencies remain fully funded and staffed, and that the independent, trusted science the agency produces is protected. act.ucsusa.org/4kajJuk

An image of six pastel-colored candy hearts, each with sarcastic messages criticizing Big Oil’s deceptive tactics. The messages read: (Orange heart) “Policymakers: Be Mine $$$” (Purple heart) “We Have a Climate Plan Wink Wink” (Green heart) “Greenwashing I Luv U” (White heart) “Mega-Profits for the Rich XOXO” (Yellow heart) “Hey Babe, Thanks for Letting Me Blame You for Using Fossil Fuels <3” (Pink heart) “Deceptive Tactics: Crazy 4 U” The meme satirizes how fossil fuel companies mislead the public with false climate promises, greenwashing, and profit-driven deception.

If #BigOil made candy hearts.

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CAC’s Margie Alt Responds to EPA Staff Cuts "By wholesale firing scientists, people in charge of responding to local emergencies like train derailments and fires, and other experts who work to protect us from air pollution and the pollution dri...

"The consequences of a gutted EPA and Interior will be deadly. Thousands of lives will be put at risk from increased pollution, toxic exposure, and climate-fueled disasters. Science, not politics, should guide environmental policy."

Our full statement: www.actonclimate.com/post/cacs-ma...

Good reminder

Russ Vought is out of touch with America & dangerously out of touch with reality.

He's said that the 2020 election was rigged, that he wants to "traumatize" our federal workers, & that we live in a "post-constitutional" time.

These extreme views should be nowhere near our government.

I am comforted by this message.

A professional headshot of Dr. Gretchen Goldman, wearing a red blazer, appears on the right side of the image. The background transitions from deep purple to teal. On the left side, a quote reads: “Every administration has politicized science in ways that hurt regular people, but my experience tells me this will be a whole new ball game. I’m energized for this fight. Together we must uphold the progress we’ve made to fight climate change and find opportunities at the state and regional level to continue the clean energy revolution that is underway.” Below the quote, a button says: "READ ANNOUNCEMENT." The Union of Concerned Scientists logo is at the bottom left corner. Dr. Gretchen Goldman is identified as the new UCS President in bold white text on the lower right.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Gretchen Goldman as UCS’s new President! With expertise in federal scientific integrity, policy, and environmental justice—and experience at the White House, DOT, and UCS—her leadership marks an exciting new chapter for us.

Learn more: act.ucsusa.org/4jfbbSd

The Perils of Ignoring Racial Equity in Disaster Relief and Recovery Are Costly When racial equity is not integrated into disaster resilience policies, the concept of resilience itself becomes a mirage—an illusion of safety and preparedness that doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.

New from Dr. Melissa Finucane

"When racial equity is ignored, disaster policies exacerbate existing inequities."