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Meet with your Member of Congress
Commit to stand up for science this year: Set up your first meeting with your member of Congress. We’ve got the tools you need to get started.
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Members of Congress Speak Out for Cleaner Cars
In the 115th Congress, more than 175 members of Congress-–Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike-–spoke out against the Trump administration’s attempt to roll back clean car standards.
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Stopping the Disinformation Playbook
Too often, companies use the Disinformation Playbook to make public policy work for them, instead of for all of us. But the Playbook is not unstoppable—and it's time to push back.
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Communication Best Practices
The UCS communication toolkit offers tips, strategies, and best practices to talk to skeptical audiences, to get your stories in local media, and to sharpen your message for decisionmakers.
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Engaging with Communities
Scientists have a tremendous opportunity to improve access to and understanding of technical information in communities, leading to better solutions.
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Endangered Species Act Toolkit
The Endangered Species Act is under attack—and scientists have a crucial role to play in protecting it. Our toolkit helps scientists understand how the ESA works and how they can help keep it strong.
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Talking with the Media
Engaging effectively with journalists and the media takes practice, but is an important science communication skill to master.
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Engaging with Policymakers
Learn ways to effectively advocate for science by engaging with legislators.
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Science, Democracy, and Fracking
If your community is facing decisions about fracking, this toolkit is for you. Use it to help you make sound decisions on fracking.
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Tweet the Story of the Fossil Fuel Industry's Climate Deception
Fossil fuel companies and their trade associations have been peddling climate disinformation for decades. Here are 40 key moments of fossil fuel industry climate denial.
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Scientist Advocacy Toolkit
A toolkit for scientists looking for ways to use their expertise for the good of their community. Includes tips, tools, and other resources.
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Security and Arms Control Webinars
As part of our Summer Symposium series, we host webinars on arms control and international security topics. View past lectures here.