 UCS
is an independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned
citizens and scientists. We augment rigorous scientific analysis
with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build
a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world.
UCS's programs are the means by which we accomplish this. They
are the pressure points translating vision into action. Through
them, we connect the best scientific insights with the knowledge
and support of an astute citizenry and apply them to the machinery
of government at all levels—with results that have set a standard
for effective advocacy for decades.
UCS was founded in 1969 by faculty members and students at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology who were concerned about the
misuse of science and technology in society. Their statement called
for the redirection of scientific research to pressing environmental
and social problems.
From that beginning, UCS has become a powerful voice for change.
Our core groups of scientists and engineers collaborate with colleagues
across the country to conduct technical studies on renewable energy
options, the impacts of global warming, the risks of genetically
engineered crops, and other related topics. We share the results
of our research with policymakers, the news media, and the public.
Our experts work together with citizens across the country to
disseminate our findings and alter policies in local communities
as well as on the national level.
Our advocates are highly respected in Washington, D.C., as well
as in state capitals, and are frequently called to testify before
government committees.
The UCS Online Action Network gives citizen the means to keep
informed on our issues and to help shape policy by expressing their
view to government and corporate decisionmakers.
Through our Sound Science Initiative, thousands of scientists
provide the facts on environmental science to government and the
media.
Knowing the enormity of the challenge, we actively work in coalition
with other environmental groups that share our goals.
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