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Union of Concerned Scientists
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Union of Concerned Scientists
@UCSUSA
The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems.
🦋BlueSky: @ucs.org
Joined January 2009
- Today’s tea: ) ) ) ) ( ) ) _(___(____)____(___(__ _ \ Climate change / | \ doesn't stop / | \ existing bc /____| \ you don't / \ believe / \_______ _/
- We've never had to do something like this before, but given the current administration's unprecedented attacks on science, we are hosting the disbanded panel of scientists to hold their full review on air pollution.
- “What’s your organization called?” “The Union of Concerned Scientists.” *smirking* “what are you ~concerned~ about?” “I mean…” *gestures around at everything*"What's your name?" "Jess" "Oh, so Jessica!" "Nope, just Jess." "Ok, Jessie." "No, it's just Jess. 4 letters." "My sister is named Jessica, just like you!" Cue silent, internal death.
- 75 years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, survivors are #StillHere speaking truth to power. Unfortunately, nuclear weapons are also #StillHere. That’s why @GeorgeTakei, UCS, and many more are marking the anniversary on August 6 & 9: hiroshimanagasaki75.org/events
00:00 - 🌡️Guy Walton, a former Weather Channel meteorologist is naming US #heatwaves after #FossilFuel companies that have worsened the climate crisis: act.ucsusa.org/3OiUGGm ➡️Learn why #BigOil should be held accountable for the climate crisis & get involved: act.ucsusa.org/accountability
- It is impossible to watch today and not recognize white privilege and white supremacy in action. There were many peaceful protests in support of racial justice over the summer. Too often they were met with aggressive suppression and violence—and mass arrests.
- well would you look at the time... 12 11 ^ 1 10 | 2 The pandemic isn’t 9 ⊙———> over, wear a mask 8 4 o’clock 7 5 6
- BREAKING: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed the Energy Transition Act into law! Committing the state to 100% carbon free electricity - combating climate change head on. #EnergyTransitionAct #SB489 act.ucsusa.org/2FleyFh
- The entire nation—and the world—is watching Oregon. A small group of state Senators are choosing not to do their jobs by running away and avoid voting on Oregon's #CleanEnergyJobs bill, betraying Oregon’s workers, families, and children. #ActOnClimate
- Please do not ingest disinfectantsLISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS act.ucsusa.org/3bbj4ol
- We #TakeAKnee to stand against racial injustice in police brutality. The facts are there: mappingpoliceviolence.org #ScientistsTakeAKnee
- We're taking this moment to savor an important win for science and democracy. And then we’re jumping straight into action. We will be vigilant in the coming weeks to fight disinformation about electoral integrity and vote counts.
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