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Urge Federal Agencies to Let Scientists Speak Out
Federal scientists must feel free to speak out about research findings that impact our lives. Please urge federal agency leaders to improve their agencies’ media policies.
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Making Progress
Senate Protects Scientists at the Consumer Product Safety Commission
On March 6, 2008 the Senate approved comprehensive consumer product safety legislation that will provide whistleblower protections to employees at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The bill will also open up the decision-making process at CPSC to more public scrutiny. The 79-13 vote is a hard-fought victory for UCS and our allies. Read more »
Ohio Passes Renewable Electricity Standard
UCS has been collaborating with our allies in Ohio in efforts to renew their economy, create jobs, and clean up their energy supply by adopting a renewable electricity standard. Thanks to effective collaboration and tireless campaigns, Ohio just became the twenty-sixth state to require their utilities to provide an increasing proportion of their energy from the sun, wind, energy crops, and other clean, renewable sources. Read more »
