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              SSI ... will focus on four issues:

                      population growth,
                        biodiversity,
                     climate change, and
                       ozone depletion

The Union of Concerned Scientists has launched the Sound Science
Initiative (SSI), a new project to help scientists present accurate,
credible information about global issues to the media and policymakers,
and to counter misinformation about environmental science.  As a first
step, we are developing a national quick-response network on the Internet
of more than 1,000 scientists.  This network will allow participants to
respond to and influence fast-breaking political and media developments. 
This is an exciting opportunity to use the Internet as a tool for
scientists to speak out and make their voices heard. 

The SSI network will focus on four issues: climate change, biodiversity,
ozone depletion, and population growth.  A team of UCS staff will monitor
the media and policymaking arenas on these issues and send out electronic
alerts providing both scientifically sound analysis and reacting to
misinformation. Participants will receive scientific news, political
information, and guidance on monitoring the media and policymakers. They
will then take action on one or more of the four issue areas of their
choice. 

Now is the time for scientists to speak out on environmental issues. We
need you and your colleagues to join the Sound Science Initiative. To 
sign
up or learn more, please e-mail a message to Lori Jackson, Sound Science
Initiative Organizer at:  sqrn@ucsusa.org (please include your name,
postal address, phone and fax numbers, occupation, and scientific field). 

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is dedicated to advancing
responsible public policies in areas where science and technology play a
critical role. Established in 1969, UCS has created a unique alliance
between many of the nation's leading scientists and thousands of 
committed
citizens. This partnership addresses the most serious environmental and
security threats facing humanity. UCS is currently working to encourage
responsible stewardship of the global environment and life-sustaining
resources; promote energy technologies that are renewable, safe, and cost
effective; reform transportation policy; curtail weapons proliferation 
and
demilitarize international conflict; and promote sustainable agriculture.
An independent nonprofit organization, UCS conducts technical studies and
public education, and seeks to influence government policy at the local,
state, federal, and international levels. 

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