Union of Concerned Scientists.
nonprofit organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 47
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Political control by the Republican administration is affecting employee retention, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.Some support1 report
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OSHA proposes a federal heat standard in the US while the Union of Concerned Scientists documents risks to farm workers.Some support3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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A report indicates that state rules in Wisconsin allow for the pre-approval of power plants.Some support2 reports
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Testing fracking to access deep planetary heat and quantifying Earth's massive energy reserves, alongside reduced renewable subsidies.Some support1 report
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Elliot Campbell is a professor at the University of California, and David Reichmuth is a transportation sustainability expert at the Union of Concerned Scientists.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Union of Concerned Scientists and University of California jointly published a peer-reviewed study focusing on the US water crisis.Some support1 report
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Union of Concerned Scientists tracks administration's actions.Some support4 reports
Gone quiet
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The White House revived the US Global Change Research Program and named Matthew Wielicki as its director.Some support2 reports
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Supreme Court ruling enables arbitrary removal of agency leaders.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A director of nuclear power safety discussed the use of nuclear power for shipping at a recent conference.Some support1 report
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The Interior Department is seeking to loosen regulations on drilling and reduce public comment periods, facing opposition from environmental advocates.Some support5 reports
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Around Union of Concerned Scientists this week
News at the entities that move Union of Concerned Scientists most-
Nuclear Regulatory Commission OperationalThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the SPPP plan for a facility operated by LIS Technologies Inc in Oak Ridge.Moves Union of Concerned Scientists
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Lee Zeldin OperationalPatty Murray led criticism against Lee Zeldin's agency plans on October 15, 2026.Moves Union of Concerned Scientists
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NRC OperationalThe NRC approved Holtec's license changes, allowing the company to begin work to restart the Palisades nuclear plant.Moves Union of Concerned Scientists
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration has embraced a new campaign focused on integrating automation into government services.Moves Union of Concerned Scientists
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University of California OperationalImmunologist Soumen Basak, linked to UC research, is affiliated with NII.Moves Union of Concerned Scientists
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Wisconsin OperationalThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources analyzed data concerning the state's forest products.Moves Union of Concerned Scientists
Connections
The 15 strongest of 47, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Edwin Lyman Structural
Edwin Lyman holds the formal position of Director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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Spaulding Structural
A employs B as a senior scientist.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operational
UCS actively monitors and challenges NRC policy proposals regarding nuclear safety standards.
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Wisconsin Operational
UCS actively monitors and critiques Wisconsin's state energy regulatory policies and frameworks.
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Lee Zeldin Operational
The relationship is characterized by policy opposition, where the views of the environmental group clash with prevailing administration policies.
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Donald Trump Operational
UCS actively monitors and challenges administration policies and goals through expert statements and policy critique.
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Maria Chavez Structural
Maria Chavez is employed as a senior energy analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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National Nuclear Security Administration Mentioned together
UCS monitors and issues reports regarding the operational status and funding needs of the NNSA.
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NRC Operational
UCS monitors and provides expert criticism regarding the rulemaking processes of the NRC.
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ExxonMobil Operational
UCS reported ExxonMobil's funding of climate denial groups.
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University of California Operational
The entities have collaborated by jointly publishing a peer-reviewed study.
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California Public Utilities Commission Mentioned together
A provides expert commentary on industry issues relevant to B's regulatory scope.
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Idaho National Laboratory Mentioned together
Both entities are involved in the testing and safety monitoring of new nuclear reactor designs.
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North Korea Mentioned together
Union of Concerned Scientists analyzes North Korea's missile tests.
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Earth Shared context
The relationship is contextual, relating to scientific topics concerning the planet's energy reserves and resources.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
4 events- OSHA proposes a federal heat standard in the US while the Union of Concerned Scientists documents risks to farm workers.
- Testing fracking to access deep planetary heat and quantifying Earth's massive energy reserves, alongside reduced renewable subsidies.
- Elliot Campbell is a professor at the University of California, and David Reichmuth is a transportation sustainability expert at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
- Union of Concerned Scientists and University of California jointly published a peer-reviewed study focusing on the US water crisis.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- Union of Concerned Scientists tracks administration's actions.
- Supreme Court ruling enables arbitrary removal of agency leaders.
- A director of nuclear power safety discussed the use of nuclear power for shipping at a recent conference.
- The Interior Department is seeking to loosen regulations on drilling and reduce public comment periods, facing opposition from environmental advocates.