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We’ve combined science and advocacy for more than fifty years. The results speak for themselves.
Assembled below is a list of recent UCS-driven wins and major milestones, chronicling the many ways we act at the intersection of science and policy. Each success is made possible through the power of our staff, Science Network, activists, and committed members.
Recent wins
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UCS Sues and Wins; EPA Rescinds Anti-Science Policy
The EPA will obey a court order to remove a policy banning many top independent scientists from serving on its advisory committees—an attempt by agency leadership to put politics before science and stack panels with industry experts.
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Pioneered New Truck Rules in California
After significant pressure from UCS and partners, California implemented a first-in-the-nation policy requiring a sales standard for electric, zero-emission freight trucks.
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UCS Report Uncovers Ride-Hailing Emissions; Lyft Commits to Electric
In a recent, widely publicized report, UCS showed that ride-hailing trips result in an estimated 69% increase in global warming pollution—months later, Lyft committed to 100% electric vehicles on its platform by 2030.
Major accomplishments
UCS Reevaluates Our Investment portfolio, Uncovers Small Fossil Fuel Holdings Within “Sustainability Funds,” and Fully Divests From Fossil Fuel Interests.
UCS reevaluates our investment portfolio.
Spotlighted How Restructuring US Food Policy Could Save Trillions
A UCS video and analysis, demonstrated the health and environmental benefits of restructuring our food system.
Exposed Misinformation and Media Bias
A UCS analysis exposed extremely misleading climate coverage.
Won Protection for Scientific Whistleblowers
UCS won a landmark victory in Congress with the passage of a bill that explicitly grants whistleblowers protection.
Provided Critical, Independent Expertise on the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
UCS issued a report highlighting the steps the US government should take to increase safety and resilience at American nuclear plants.
Helped Reduce Nuclear Stockpiles in the United States & Russia
UCS technical expertise informed the US Senate decision to approve the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Dramatically Cut Emissions from Cars and Trucks
Emissions and fuel efficiency standards are a signature UCS victory.
Halved Global Warming Emissions in the Northeast
Climate experts relied upon UCS analysis to craft the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
UCS opens its Midwest office in Chicago.
UCS opens its Midwest office in Chicago.
Won International Protections to Preserve the World's Rainforests
UCS played a key role in winning international protections through a UN agreement for the world's rainforests.
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50 Years of Science and Action
Since our founding in 1969 we've helped address some of the world’s most pressing problems.