Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc

The clean transportation program seeks to advance an ambitious and fair clean transportation agenda. We analyze advanced vehicle technologies, biofuels, and related oil-reduction strategies, and working with a broad set of stakeholders and partners advocate for effective and equitable transportation solutions that create new jobs and industries, save consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump, improve air quality and reduce global warming.

Global security program seeks to build a more secure and equitable future by reducing the risk of a nuclear war starting by accident or miscalculation, and ultimately eliminating these potentially civilization-ending weapons. We serve as an independent watchdog on a range of nuclear and weapons issues, combining technical analysis and policy expertise to reduce the threats posed by nuclear weapons.

The food and environment program works to secure a more resilient and just food system that manages land in a way that reliably delivers nutritious food, safe and dignified jobs, healthy ecosystems and climate solutions. Our science and advocacy aims to transform the food systems to make healthy food available to all and for fair treatment of farmers and farmworkers, without depleting farmlands or polluting our communities.

The center for science and democracy works for strong, independent public science, a robust, transparent democracy, justice for overburdened communities, the effective use of science in making policy that serves the common good, and advocates for science-based election and redistricting rule. The center produces original research and analysis and brings people together to discuss key issues such as ensuring public access to scientific information, keeping science free from distortion and manipulation by special interests, and promoting more effective use of science in policy making.

Legislative - appearances before congressional committees, as well as meeting with individual congressmen and writing, printing, and mailing of legislative alerts to ucs sponsors.