Union of Concerned Scientists
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The Union of Concerned Scientists is began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at MIT in 1969. [2]
They take the liberal side on of the nuclear arms race and the environment.
It was founded by physicist Henry Kendall, who was later to win the Nobel prize in physics. Its early work focussed on challenging the safety of nuclear power plants and intervening in their licensing hearing. They were one of the most active critics of Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative.
The Center for Consumer Freedom charges that they have been deceptive. [1]
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External links
- About UCS - official website