Union of Concerned Scientists Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:09 GMT

Georgia Power Announces Closure of Power Plants Science Group Identified As Ripe For Retirement

Statement by Steve Frenkel, Union of Concerned Scientists CHICAGO (January 8, 2012) — Georgia Power stated yesterday that it expects to request approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission to retire 15 coal- and oil-fired generating units totaling 2 …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:09 GMT

Federal Advisory Committee Releases Draft National Climate Assessment

WASHINGTON (January 11, 2013) – The United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released its draft National Climate Assessment today, just a week after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the United States experienced …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:09 GMT

Task Force: Lift Federal Gun Violence Research Restrictions

More Resarch Could Save Lives WASHINGTON (January 15, 2013) – According to media reports, a task force led by Vice President Joe Biden has recommended lifting restrictions on federally funded scientific research regarding gun violence. The Union of …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

Obama Pledges to Lift Restrictions on Gun Research

Congressional Action Still Necessary WASHINGTON (January 16, 2013) – President Obama today said he would issue a memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other agencies to conduct more gun violence research. But …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

New EPA Rules Over-rely on Food Crop Biofuels

EPA Should Wait for Cleaner Fuels that Don't Compete with Food WASHINGTON (Jan. 31, 2013) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released proposed biofuel mandate volumes for 2013. The new requirements used so-called “advanced” food-based …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

Drivers Spend Almost as Much on Gas as They Paid for Their Cars

Filling up Does Little to Benefit Drivers’ Local Economy, Personal Stock Portfolios WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2013) —Most Americans are likely to spend almost as much on gasoline over the life of their vehicle as its original cost but could save thousands with …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

Energy Efficiency and Renewables Best Alternatives for Replacing Duke’s Florida Coal and Nuclear Plants

WASHINGTON (February 6, 2013) -- Duke Energy Corp. announced yesterday that it will permanently close the Crystal River nuclear power plant in Florida and is considering constructing a natural gas-fired power plant to replace the power. The utility also …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

NRC should reject calls to weaken & slow down safety upgrades

WASHINGTON (February 7, 2013) – The Union of Concerned Scientists today sent a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) urging the agency to reject recent requests by House and Senate Republicans to weaken critical post-Fukushima safety reforms …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

President Says Nation Should Heed Science, Act on Climate Change

Statement by Alden Meyer WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – Tonight, President Obama delivered the State of the Union address, which included comments on climate and energy. Alden Meyer, director of strategy and policy at the Union of Concerned Scientists ( …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

FERC Inquiry on Natural Gas Reliance

Renewable Energy Can Reduce Risks of Natural Gas Shortages, Price Hikes WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – Tomorrow, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a meeting with officials from electricity generation companies, gas pipeline companies …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

Michigan Governor Hearings on Energy Future Must Lead to Policy in 2014

Statement By Steve Frenkel, Union of Concerned Scientists LANSING (February 14, 2013) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) recently announced that he will use 2013 to initiate a conversation about energy policy before proposing legislative policies in 2014. …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:08 GMT

California Energy Crisis Case Names Koch, Shows Need For Diverse Portfolio

Statement By Mike Jacobs, Union of Concerned Scientists Senior Clean Energy Analyst WASHINGTON (February 22, 2013) – An administrative law judge for the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a preliminary decision. The decision may …

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Published on July 12, 2012 - 18:10 GMT

House Farm Bill Fails to Support Healthy Food and Farms

Statement by Justin Tatham WASHINGTON (July 12, 2012) – The House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the Farm Bill today. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the bill fails to adequately support healthy food and farms and …

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Published on July 3, 2012 - 16:11 GMT

UCS Ads Show Monsanto is Failing to Improve Agriculture

The Monsanto Company, the leading agricultural biotechnology company, spends millions each year on advertising aimed at convincing policy-makers and the public that their so-called “better seeds” are feeding a growing population, protecting natural …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:11 GMT

Report Links Beef Production with Deforestation, Threats to Climate and Health

Scientists Recommend Americans Replace Beef with Poultry or Pork WASHINGTON (June 28, 2012) – With the Fourth of July just around the corner, millions of Americans are planning to fire up the backyard grill for one of the top family events of the …

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Published on June 26, 2012 - 22:11 GMT

Industry-Driven FDA Bill a Missed Opportunity for Patients

While Some Provisions are Positive, Congress Emphasized Speed over Safety in New Law WASHINGTON (June 26, 2012) – Major Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legislation approved by the Senate this afternoon misses many opportunities to protect patient …

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Published on June 22, 2012 - 19:12 GMT

Rio Declaration is Not ‘The Future We Want’

Statement by Alden Meyer, Union of Concerned Scientists The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (or Rio+20) ends today with leaders and ministers from more than 190 countries endorsing a political declaration on “the Future We Want.” …

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Published on June 21, 2012 - 19:14 GMT

Amendments Strengthen Senate Farm Bill

Statement by Justin Tatham, Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (June 21, 2012) – After a marathon week of debate, the Senate passed the farm bill—the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act (S. 3240)—today by a bipartisan vote of 64 – 35. …

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Published on June 5, 2012 - 23:11 GMT

Proposed Power Plant in Georgia Will Severely Stress Water Basin

Current Drought Conditions Already ‘Exceptional’ Early in Summer Season ATLANTA, GEORGIA (June 5, 2012) – The Oconee River is running so low, that if the new coal-fired power plant proposed in Washington County, Plant Washington, were up and running …

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Published on June 5, 2012 - 14:12 GMT

Monsanto’s “DroughtGard” Corn Barely a Drop in the

Report Finds Limited Prospects for Genetically Engineered Crops to Combat Drought and Conserve Water WASHINGTON (June 5, 2012)— Monsanto’s new drought tolerant corn, DroughtGard, reduces crop losses only modestly during moderate droughts, and will not …

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