The 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.

We are funded solely by individuals and independent foundations. To protect our independence we do not accept corporate or government grants. Our supporters include everyday people who value rational, evidence-based decision making, as well as some of the nation’s top scientists.

Climate change is one of the most devastating problems that humanity has ever faced—and the clock is running out. Table of Contents Climate change is one of the most devastating problems that humanity has ever faced—and the clock is running out. For over 200 years, humanity has powered itself ...

Mobilizing more than 17,000 scientists in our network to support scientists and defend against the anti-science actions of the Trump administration.Learn more.. Pressuring Congress to preserve federal funding for scientific work, reject the administration’s anti-science nominees, and protect the scientific workforce.. Inspiring scientists and science supporters across the country to …

We need to act now. Climate change is one of the most challenging problems that humanity has ever faced. At stake are hundreds of millions of lives, innumerable species and ecosystems, the health and viability of the economy, and the future habitability of …

The Union of Concerned Scientists is more than just scientists. We are analysts, engineers, policy experts, advocates, and communicators—a diverse group of people with a wide range of experiences and expertise, unified by a common belief: …

The 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.

Dec 9, 2024 · Black in Environment: Highlighting Scholarship, Activism, and Engagement. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the birth of Black Birders Week—created to celebrate Black scientists and nature-lovers—Dr. Dominic Bednar was completing his PhD at the University of Michigan, and Dr. Regan Patterson was a research fellow at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

The UCS Science Network is a community of more than 17,000 scientists and other experts across the country working to educate the public and inform decisions critical to our health, safety, and environment.

Between now and 2050, climate change–driven sea level rise will expose more than 1,600 critical buildings and services to disruptive flooding at least twice per year.