Our expert Samantha Houston is skeptical about National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program's final guidance under Trump. Read more: act.ucsusa.org/45GtH1a

The Trump agenda is sending energy prices skyrocketing. Even worse, his Big-Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill will drive your power bills even higher.

Today marks day 1 of public hearings on the EPA’s reconsideration of the endangerment finding, a 2009 declaration that greenhouse gases threaten public health. Follow along with us👇🧵

Electric trucks & buses = reduced climate-warming pollution & poor air quality. Thankfully, key policies can accelerate adoption. EPA’s Clean School Bus Program TRIPLED electric school bus deployment in the US. Learn more about MHDV deployment here:

We noticed something important when the administration was announcing they don’t want to regulate heat-trapping emissions. You can see more about the link between climate change and the extreme weather we see here: ➡️ dangerseason.ucs.org

🧘‍♀️ Struggling to find a moment of calm amidst all the bad news this summer? MindLab offers practical, science-based techniques to help science supporters manage stress, regulate emotions & navigate uncertainty. Join us for free virtual sessions every Wednesday, 11:30 am ET. ➡️ act.ucsusa.org/45bB0wj

Think rail is a clean transportation source? Think again. 🤔 UCS Senior Vehicles Analyst explains why and how the rail industry has hindered progress in emission reduction over the past decade:

🚂Yesterday, @markey.senate.gov and @deluzio.house.gov reintroduced the transformative All Aboard Act, which would dedicate billions of investments to modernize our nation’s rail, reducing locomotive emissions and securing critical labor protections:

Today, the EPA released a proposal that would gut the 2009 Endangerment Finding. “These actions by Lee Zeldin are anti-science and backed by the fossil fuel industry, said Chitra Kumar, Managing Director, UCS Climate & Energy campaign.

Uber’s new Route Share shows people want affordable, flexible options—but it falls short and worsens climate impacts. What if we met that demand sustainably, by investing in public transit🚍, safe bike lanes, and walkable routes to get where we need to go?

A reprieve for the USPS trucks: The Senate parliamentarian ruled overnight that this provision violates the rules of budget reconciliation It **cannot** appear in Trump and Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

🚨 Last week CA and 10 other states announced plans to sue the Trump Admin for their illegal attempt to repeal 3 clean air safeguards. @governor.ca.gov responded with an EO reaffirming CA’s commitment to a clean vehicle transition. 👏 Kudos to Gov Newsom for keeping CA moving forward.

1/ The Trump administration is turning our government into a weapon to attack families and undermine our fundamental rights and freedoms. Its tactics of escalating violence against migrant communities in Los Angeles are deeply concerning and signal a further slide into authoritarianism.

Hurricane season started last weekend—and acting FEMA head David Richardson reportedly told staff he didn’t know the US had one. Clueless? Joking? Either way, the guy running US disaster response is giving big Michael Scott energy—and that’s really bad. Some comments from his tenure:

Call your senators at 202-224-3121 and tell them to stop the #BillionaireTaxScam 🗣️

Republicans want to overturn half a century of precedent to undermine California’s ability to protect the health of our residents. Why? Because to them, it’s more important to appease big oil than it is for your kid to breathe clean air.

Toyota has joined fossil fuel companies in asking the US Senate to prevent California from taking necessary steps to slow climate change and protect its residents from air pollution that is making people sick and shortening lives. Learn the details in UCS's David Reichmuth's blog.

"For a party so dedicated to protecting the filibuster, Republicans are going to extreme lengths to undo California’s Clean Air Act waivers." Op-ed from Senator Padilla: www.wsj.com/opinion/what...

#CA business and clean air organizations, including #IBEW CA, oppose the attacks on California’s Clean Air Act authority, which has put people to work across the state. Protecting the Advanced Clean Cars Program ensures more work is on the horizon! ibew.org/ibew-califor...

🧑‍🔬 Scientists, technical experts, and STEM students: learn how to engage local media to save science! Join @ucsusa.bsky.social for a science advocacy webinar on April 17 from 8-9pm ET about how to write & submit a letter to editor. RSVP 👇 secure.ucs.org/a/2025-4-17-...

Today and beyond, we celebrate the history and vibrant culture of Arab Americans who have enriched our communities.

Are your Congressional representatives organizing a town hall near you? Join UCS’s upcoming training, “Holding Congress Accountable: How to Ask Tough Questions at Town Halls,” Next Tuesday, April 8, at 8pm ET. RSVP here: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-4-8-t...

🚨 ICYMI: The automobile industry that once lobbied against *life-saving safety protections* like seat belts & air bags🚗 currently support a Senate bill that would prevent EPA & DOT from considering the best available technology to protect communities against tailpipe pollution -⚡electrification.

🚝 Ever seen The Simpsons episode “Marge vs. the Monorail”? Turns out, life imitates art. Remember when Elon Musk won a bid for high-speed transit in Chicago? He pitched futuristic tech that didn’t exist—and, surprise, his proposal was never built. Sound familiar?

We’re thrilled to announce that UCS President Dr. Gretchen Goldman & Dr. Adrienne Hollis of @nationalwildlife.bsky.social are the 2025 William K. Reilly Environmental Leadership Award winners! Given by American University, the award honors leaders driving impactful environmental solutions. Congrats!

In 2018 Musk won a bid for high-speed transit in Chicago. He tried to sell the city on technology that didn’t exist and his proposal was never built. He lied and showed little regard for public services. "We are now seeing the consequences of putting someone like that in a position of power." Blog:

This is the "America's Back!" it's giving. 💕

#EPA administrator Lee Zeldin admits he has no idea how the economy functions, what his agency is required to do by Congress, or how cost-benefit analysis works: www.epa.gov/newsreleases...

Sadly not shocking: Trump's EPA is planning to weaken federal vehicle emission standards that would have improved our air quality and helped us address climate change. www.ucs.org/about/news/e...

Who needs Chappell Roan when you've got hard-working advocates in Chicago? Warning: this video about IL House Bill 1634 is catchy AF. **A-C-T and H-D-O: Pass the bill in Illinois** Still time to get your comments on #cleanair and #cleantrucks. #ZeroMustMeanZero www.instagram.com/lvejo20/reel...

It all adds up--check out my latest blog on cumulative impacts and transportation, NEPA, and policies that holistically protect communities from harm. Esp. in these times, we must hold the line AND keep the vision for a healthy and just future. blog.ucs.org/kshen/transp... s/o @ourstreetsmn.org

Love this advice from Addie Haughey 🏆We can't be effective advocates for others until we learn how to set boundaries for ourselves. #SelfCare #Advocacy

"folks living near a busy highway are breathing in more tailpipe pollution, facing higher risks of car crashes in their neighborhoods, and suffering from decreased quality of life and economic growth—all at once." @kevshen.bsky.social blog.ucsusa.org/kshen/transp...

"The truth is that standards can be met, and with fewer sales than the opponents of ACCII claim." ⚡🚘@davereichmuth.bsky.social blog.ucsusa.org/dave-reichmu...

Despite saying they want to cut waste & inefficiency, the Trump Admin has said they’re eliminating 8,000 already installed EV charging stations & 25,000 federally owned EVs. This petty action will cost $1.325 B taxpayer dollars, just to stop gov employees & visitors from using cleaner technology.

Important thread 🧵on why shrinking EPA is very, very dumb:

Our transition to a zero-emission transportation system is critical ⚡ - and we need to get it right! UCS put together the key actions needed to reduce the environmental & social impacts of batteries 🔋 that power EVs: 👇https://www.ucsusa.org/ev-and-energy-storage-batteries-sustainability

I will be in @energycommerce.bsky.social all day demanding answers from Republicans on why they are letting an unelected billionaire take over our government. Tune in here: youtu.be/6k-lqaPgWMU

Fun fact: In 2023, Washington, Florida, Georgia, and California were four states in which over 5% of all truck and bus registrations were zero-emissions. ⚡