Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is a nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development, and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions.
Global warming is a primary focus for the Union. For more than 20 years, UCS has worked with leading experts to educate U.S. decision makers and the public about global warming, and to implement practical solutions at international, national, regional, and state levels.
For over a decade, UCS has been a lead group in advocating for an aggressive California renewable energy standard. By providing technical expertise on the state’s complex electricity sector, building and coordinating support from a broad range of stakeholders, meeting regularly with leading elected officials, engaging the media to report on the issue, and activating their own members to express their will, UCS was successful in matching their technical analysis and citizen activism with policy success. With the help and leadership of UCS, California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) was signed into law in April 2011.
More of the Union's efforts to address climate change are detailed on the organization's website. The site also provides limitless information on global warming basics, science, impacts, regional analysis, as well solutions for the "big picture" and by sector - inclusive of related reports and initiatives by the UCS for each topic.
Phone: (617) 547-5552
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