FDA Releases Long-Delayed Food Safety Rules WASHINGTON – After a year of delay, the Food and Drug Administration today released new food safety rules that will cover fruit and vegetable farms and food processors. The rules were held up at the White House …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 a …
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 …
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 …
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 ( …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.” …
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. …
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 …
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 …
