The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to attend a virtual event on the Scientific Integrity Act to protect federal scientists and their work from political interference and overreach. Thursday, June 5, 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET.

Restrictive visa policies, rhetoric targeting academic institutions and proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies mark the start of US retreat.

In recent weeks, the landscape of science advisory committees in the United States federal government has changed significantly as agencies eliminate committees to follow an executive order from Presi...

A group of prominent environmental scientists devised this list of 5 things we must see in Australia’s new national environmental laws, if we are to avoid calamity and hasten recovery.

Australians have said no to nuclear. That door is not just closed, it is welded shut. But much work is needed to protect nature and climate.

Come along to hold this massive polluter to account!

They can't take it from us if we refuse to let it go.

Solar and wind accounted for almost 98% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in the first two months of the year, according to data released

The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, who collapsed after a promising start from Roki Sasaki

Lessons from environmental and other social movements can help researchers to protect scientific integrity from attack.

The Trump administration is corrupt, incompetent and breaking the law. There is plenty of data and evidence to back up this fact—but there’s so much going on that it takes diligent effort to monitor i...

Harsh weather is normal in Mongolia but the climate crisis has made conditions even more extreme. As millions of animals die and age-old traditions become harder to maintain, nomadic herders are force...

The Trump administration has rescinded the scientific integrity policy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and it’s a bad sign for public confidence in government science. At a time when Texas...

The Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki has now officially closed, bring coal generation in Finland to below 1 percent, but by putting in place clear policies, the Finnish government ha...

Shadow resources minister tells Sydney conference Coalition would give gas the same status as a critical mineral to boost industry funding

Union leaders say president is union-busting as he seeks to eliminate collective bargaining across agencies

In wake of Trump administration group chat scandal, department’s chief operating officer tells Senate there is no ban on staff using the feature

Discover how wind farms work, their benefits, and their impact on wildlife and electricity costs. Get answers to common questions about their efficiency, sustainability, and role in Australia’s future...

Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?

The federal Coalition has made it clear it will not move on climate policies. Will it also take its cues from Trump and Abbott and slash climate science and research too?

Cook says ‘you’ve got to have one unprofessional moment’ as description wins applause at pre-election event

Questions remain over whether further action will be taken after resignations and calls for the Tesla CEO to be expelled

It’s still early into 2025—and the dead of winter—yet solar is meeting nearly 100% of California's grid demand. Solar energy generation is up 33.5% year over year while gas use is down 28.4%.

But to understand and respond to crises like this—and to craft smart, effective rules to prevent them—we need scientists and experts working within the federal government to be able to follow the evidence wherever it leads and speak honestly to the public about what they’ve found. In short, we need

A recent Standford University study has concluded that carbon capture and direct air capture "should be abandoned" in favour of renewable energy

Scientists working for the federal government need safeguards to do evidence-based work and to inform our nation’s policymaking without political interference. Urge Congress to support the Scientific ...