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We hope that you are winding down for the year and getting ready for a busy 2025. But first, take a moment to celebrate all of the great work our coalition and our partners have accomplished this year!

Just now: Sen. Slotkin: "I want your assurances that the American people can know that you’re not playing politics w/ disaster assistance?" Kristi Noem: "Yes, I'll work w/ you & this committee to make sure I'm following the federal law..." Union of Concerned Scientists hsgac.senate.gov/hearings/nomin…

My Union of Concerned Scientists blog - 5 things we need from next #FEMA head. 1) Defend against disinformation 2) Defend Stafford Act & equitable disaster relief 3) Advocate robust funding 4) Defend against Project 2025’s proposals 5) Prioritize equitable preparedness. shorturl.at/iWa9p

🚨 Science under threat: The first two weeks of Trump 2.0 have seen major cuts to scientific agencies and funding in the U.S. – a stark reminder that evidence-informed decision-making is never guaranteed.

BREAKING: Campaign Legal Center is suing Elon Musk and DOGE for unconstitutionally acting beyond their power to slash the federal budget, fire federal workers and threaten executive agencies. These actions are causing real harm to everyday Americans. We’re suing to stop it.

Last week, we introduced the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act! Learn how the CRGA Act will strengthen our power grid, deliver ratepayer savings, and grow our clean energy economy, then urge your legislators to support the bill! bit.ly/3Do26Xo

🌊 Research from Union of Concerned Scientists shows the impact of the fossil fuel industry on global sea levels. Emissions from fossil fuel producers are responsible for a significant portion of historical sea level rise, with long-term consequences for coastal communities. blog.ucs.org/delta-merner/t…

Already, the global reputation of the United States as a scientific powerhouse, where scientists from countries around the world come to learn and make discoveries freely, is in tatters, writes Gretchen Goldman of Union of Concerned Scientists. commondreams.org/opinion/save-e…

The Zayed Sustainability Prize recognises pioneers of change driving climate action. Win US $1M to scale your impact, transform lives and protect the planet. Submit your application before 23 June 2025 and be part of the #PowerOfProgress.

🎙️New #podcast! Current S&TPolicyFellowships fellow Angela Cleri interviews Marisa Vertrees, Union of Concerned Scientists National Transportation Campaign Director, about effects of recent executive actions, impacts on grant-funded research, and what we can do. 🎧bit.ly/4jzIyOV #science #policy

In the words of Union of Concerned Scientists's Dr. Rachel Cleetus, "Trying to bury this report won’t alter the scientific facts one bit...The only beneficiaries of disrupting or killing this report are the fossil fuel industry." theguardian.com/us-news/2025/a…

"Eliminating US science advisory committees will harm the public and open the door to special interests," by Melissa Finucane, Vice President of Science & Innovation Union of Concerned Scientists. thebulletin.org/2025/05/elimin…

CARTOON OF THE MONTH: We all know the answer: LIE

🛢️ Fossil fuel companies must be held accountable for their #DecadesOfDeceit and the climate harms their products have caused. A new report from Unconfirmed Sources.org lays out the case against major fossil fuel companies for climate fraud and damages. #MakePollutersPay buff.ly/GIE0lW7

🛢️ Did Big Oil Delay Climate Action With Misinformation? Learn more about Union of Concerned Scientists's new groundbreaking report detailing decades of fossil fuel industry disinformation and obstruction via @forbes.com buff.ly/NRGeIzd

For decades, fossil fuel giants consciously chose planetary degradation for profit. Our hidden gem of the week reveals the industry's long campaign of political obstruction to derail climate action. By Kathy Mulvey, Seth Shulman et al. at Union of Concerned Scientists buff.ly/GIE0lW7

Great blog by Paul Arbaje about how Louisianans could get stuck footing the bill and bearing the risk for Meta's proposed data center in Richland Parish. Read more on Union of Concerned Scientists's blog ⤵ blog.ucs.org/paul-arbaje/en…

🔬 New from Union of Concerned Scientists: Fool’s Gold—The Trump administration’s new executive order claims to set a “gold standard” for science, but actually puts political appointees in charge, threatening scientific independence and public trust. buff.ly/rO2KtzW

"These actions are all in the interest of pushing a political agenda under the guise of science." The US executive order establishing “Gold Standard Science” does anything but, write Gretchen Goldman and Jules Barbati-Dajches Union of Concerned Scientists bmj.com/content/389/bm…

Happening NOW: #OSHA Hearings on the #heat injury and illness prevention proposed rule Union of Concerned Scientists is #FiredUpforHeatJustice youtube.com/live/q-kYJOCn9…