Science & Democracy Resources

We need a fair and transparent process for redistricting. Scientists can help.

Our running list of attacks on science—disappearing data, silenced scientists, and other assaults on scientific integrity and science-based policy—provides a representative sample of threats to the federal scientific enterprise.

Dr. Daniel Wildcat explains how Traditional Ecological Knowledge can work in tandem with science.

Information and resources for science advocates to plug into critical advocacy efforts.

Information about the Center for Science and Democracy's Scholar-Advocate council.

Agricultural soil carbon is an important tool in battling the climate crisis—but it's not a silver bullet.

Unprecedented developments in the fossil fuel industry and post-election shenanigans to restrict voter rights.

Intense industry lobbying delayed and weakened FDA regulation of e-cigarettes, even as adolescent vaping rates soared.

A $100 million study on the health effects of moderate drinking was shut down after revelations of inappropriate contact between investigators and the alcohol industry.

Economist Dr. Rachel Cleetus digs into the specifics of the Biden administration’s ambitious climate plan.

President Biden promised to make stronger federal science a priority for his administration. How well is the administration performing in turning this promise into action?

The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout.

As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, it's important to have access to reliable scientific information. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Social media analyst Erin McAweeney explains how disinformation spreads on social media.

Infectious disease expert and Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero answers key questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

Disinformation is threatening to derail science-based responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to spot it and stop it.

The Trump administration's attacks on science damaged scientific capacity across multiple agencies. What can the Biden administration do to rebuild federal science?

Dr. Gretchen Goldman details what is needed to bring back and strengthen the role of science in government.

Dr. Ana Diez Roux discusses the ethical questions and criteria behind the equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Solar geoengineering technologies cool the earth by reflecting sunlight back into space—but they pose many risks, challenges, and uncertainties.

The 2020 election is one of the most unusual in our lifetimes.

More voters than ever before will cast their ballots by mail this year. How do we know it's reliable, and how it will make this year's election different?

The evidence shows that people are having problems receiving mail.