All science & democracy resources
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Science and Racial Equity
In general, people of color have received fewer of the benefits from scientific advances and borne more of the destructive consequences
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Double Jeopardy in Houston
A study of four Houston communities shows that both short- and long-term chemical risks are unevenly distributed along racial and economic lines.
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Transparency in Food Labeling
Despite evidence showing that food labels can help consumers make healthier choices, the food industry continues to trot out tired, misleading claims to the contrary.
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Air Toxics and Health in Manchester
Ringed by pollution sources that put their health at risk, fenceline communities need access to information to hold industry and local officials accountable.
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Progress and Problems
A new survey of federal scientists shows that while scientific integrity has gained ground in recent years, a lot of work remains to be done.
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Mediated Access
Barriers between reporters and government scientists are making it harder for science writers to keep the public informed, according to a new survey.
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Bad Chemistry
We need chemical policy reform for the health and safety of all Americans. Guess who's standing in the way?
Activist Resource
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Food Justice
At a June 2015 meeting and community forum in Minneapolis, community leaders, policymakers, researchers, and students shared ideas and experiences on what it takes to forge trusted, equitable, and respectful partnerships to advance food policy reform.
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How Communities Can Manage Fracking Risks
Local officials face many challenges in responding to unconventional oil and gas development—so they need to make effective use of all the tools at their disposal.
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Community Connections
Our Lewis M. Branscomb Forum, "Community Connections," explored new ways for scientists and communities to work together to meet challenges like chemical hazards, climate change impacts, or access to healthy food.
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Added Sugar on the Nutrition Facts Label
Scientists support the FDA's proposal to give added sugar its own line on the Nutrition Facts Label. The food industry? Not so much.
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Grading Government Transparency
Two years after UCS evaluated the media and social media policies at 17 federal agencies, a new analysis finds progress—but much work remains to be done.