/tags/union-of-concerned-scientists Union of Concerned Scientists en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:42:58 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-12/2022s-climate-disasters-cost-165-billion-noaa-reports New data on natural disasters in the U.S. reveals that 2022 was one of the costliest and deadliest years on record. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:42:58 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-12/2022s-climate-disasters-cost-165-billion-noaa-reports Emma VandenEinde /science/2018-04-06/group-of-scientists-says-usda-is-betraying-science-and-the-public The Union of Concerned Scientists released a report this week saying that the Department of Agriculture has "sidelined science" and "betrayed farmers.”… Fri, 06 Apr 2018 22:54:10 GMT /science/2018-04-06/group-of-scientists-says-usda-is-betraying-science-and-the-public Rae Ellen Bichell /npr-news/2013-08-29/antibiotic-use-on-the-farm-are-we-flying-blind No one knows exactly how farmers use antibiotics. Many public health experts say the government should collect and publish detailed information because antibiotic-resistant bacteria are an increasingly urgent problem. But many farm groups are opposed. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-29/antibiotic-use-on-the-farm-are-we-flying-blind Dan Charles /npr-news/2013-05-07/are-those-north-korean-long-range-missiles-for-real When North Korea put its missiles on parade last year, experts were surprised to see what looked to be new long-range missiles that might be powerful enough to reach the U.S. But a closer look at details in the photos suggests the missiles on display might have been a bluff. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-07/are-those-north-korean-long-range-missiles-for-real Geoff Brumfiel /npr-news/2013-02-04/are-mini-reactors-the-future-of-nuclear-power The prefabricated nuclear reactors, which would be small enough to build in a factory and ship on trucks, would generate about one-tenth the power of a typical nuclear power plant. It's potentially a growth opportunity for American industry, but critics say the reactors carry a host of safety, security, environmental and economic concerns. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:33:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-04/are-mini-reactors-the-future-of-nuclear-power Ben Bradford /2012-11-22/report-points-to-new-reasons-to-drink-organic-milk As consumer demand for organic milk continues to rise in Colorado and across the country, a new report indicates the product may offer more than just… Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:20:00 GMT /2012-11-22/report-points-to-new-reasons-to-drink-organic-milk Grace Hood /npr-news/2012-04-17/war-of-the-worlds-when-science-politics-collide The tension between the two realms is greater than it's been in years, some scientists say. The latest battle played out in Tennessee, with a law that encourages teachers to question evolution. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:12:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-17/war-of-the-worlds-when-science-politics-collide Scott Neuman /environment/2012-04-16/electric-cars-in-colorado-have-higher-carbon-emissions-says-group The electric car may be the next big hope for reducing carbon emissions, but one environmental advocacy group says just how effective these vehicles are… Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:46:57 GMT /environment/2012-04-16/electric-cars-in-colorado-have-higher-carbon-emissions-says-group Grace Hood /npr-news/2012-04-03/fda-to-fund-controversial-research-foundation In 2007, Congress created a public-private foundation to support research of interest to the FDA. Critics said this amounted to a new way for industry groups to influence the agency's decisions, and any FDA funding for the foundation was blocked for years. That's about to change. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-03/fda-to-fund-controversial-research-foundation Nell Greenfieldboyce /npr-news/2012-03-07/fda-scientists-feel-a-little-better-about-where-they-work Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration are feeling more optimistic about the future of their agency than they were back in 2006, according to a survey just out from the Union of Concerned Scientists. But they still report concerns about outside pressures on the agency's decisions and policies. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-07/fda-scientists-feel-a-little-better-about-where-they-work Nell Greenfieldboyce