Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBThe Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with people across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
Climate - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBFor over 200 years, humanity has powered itself with fossil fuels like oil and coal. We’ve seen an enormous amount of development and progress—but at an incredible cost. When burnt, fossil fuels all release carbon dioxide, which acts like a blanket around the earth. As the amount of carbon dioxide increases, the planet warms up. Sea levels ...
About - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBThe Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is a national nonprofit organization founded more than 50 years ago by scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Our mission: The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.
Where Radiation Comes From | Union of Concerned Scientists
WEB5 hours ago · Consider the Hanford Site in Washington State, where the plutonium for the US nuclear weapons program was produced. This 600-square-mile facility is home to 54 million gallons of liquid or solid waste, much of it radioactive. The United States has engaged in a decades-long, $528 billion effort to remove the …
An Activist's Guide to Radiation and Human Health
WEB5 hours ago · These and other questions are answered in this series of explainers and resources focused on radiation, with an emphasis on materials associated with nuclear weapons. Written and reviewed by experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists and our partners, our intention is to provide people working …
Understanding Radiation - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEB5 hours ago · When a radioisotope decays, it may emit energy (radiation) in the form of alpha or beta particles or gamma rays. If the energy of these particles or rays is high enough, that radiation can damage living tissue by ionizing, or stripping electrons from, atoms or molecules.Radiation can also be non-ionizing (in the form of visible light or heat), but for this explainer we are focused on the ...
Health Impacts of Radiation Exposure - Union of Concerned …
WEB5 hours ago · Chronic health disorders associated with exposure to radioactive materials can affect the heart, lungs, thyroid, brain, and immune system, and can also include blood disorders, cataracts, malignant tumors, and keloids. Ionizing radiation can also affect human health through genetic alterations that can result in cancer, organ dysfunction, and ...
Climate Science - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBClimate Science. The science is clear: climate change is happening. We are the cause. We need to act now. Scientists have studied global warming for more than 100 years. Thousands of experts have tested hypotheses, gathered evidence, constructed models, debated results, and reviewed one another’s work.
Solutions - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBFrom school groups to churches; from corporate boardrooms to mayors and local leaders: we need action. The Union of Concerned Scientists has worked on global warming solutions for over 30 years. Our experts and activists are campaigning to cut emissions from the energy and transportation sectors; highlighting climate impacts; and fighting for ...
2021 Annual Report - Union of Concerned Scientists
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Expenses. Eighty-eight percent of every dollar donated to UCS in fiscal 2021 directly funded our program work, with the remaining 12 percent spent on the critical administrative infrastructure and fundraising that support our programs. With an annual budget of $43 million, UCS continues to strengthen our unique ability to …