Category Archives: Union of Concerned Scientists segment

Lexie Schultz: Science further marginalized at the EPA

Blueman Lexie Schultz of the Union of Concerned Scientists says that in its latest maneuvers the EPA is attempting to circumvent any science that doesn’t fit pre-determined policies: "The EPA has cut science out of all climate decisions." What does science have to do with climate anyway? LISTEN (10 min)

Inappropriate Manipulation of Science at the Department of the Interior

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Michael Halpern of the Union of Concerned Scientists tells how high-ranking political appointees within the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service have rewritten scientific documents to prevent the
protection of several endangered species (including the prairie dog). LISTEN (8:50 min)

Cameron Wake: Climate Change In The US Northeast

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Cameron Wake talks about the report Climate Change in the US Northeast that was recently published with the support of the Union of Concerned Scientists: Global warming is poised to substantially change the climate in New England if heat-trapping emissions are not curtailed.  The extent and
impacts of the change depend on the choices that governments,
businesses and citizens make today.
LISTEN (11 min)


Is Spinach Safe to Eat?

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Margaret Mellon is Director of the Food and Environment program with the Union of Concerned Scientists. She talks about the E-Coli outbreak in spinach.
LISTEN (8 min)

Greener Pastures

A_vache_1_1 This is a rerun of our April 1st program.
Kate Clancy , Senior Scientist with the Food and Environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists authored the report
Greener Pastures: How Grass-fed Beef and Milk Contribute to Healthy Eating : "There are no losers in producing cattle entirely on pasture. Farmers
win, consumers win, the environment wins, and even the cattle win." LISTEN (8 min)

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