All science & democracy resources
Report
Accelerating US Leadership in Electric Vehicles
Financial incentives for electric vehicles boost sales and decrease costs, benefiting consumers and industry.
Podcast
Failing Science: The Trump Administration’s Six-Month Report Card
Dr. Gretchen Goldman talks about the Trump administration's attacks on science, their real-life consequences, and how scientists and the public can fight back.
Report
Sidelining Science Since Day One
Six months in, the Trump presidency has shown a clear pattern of actions that threaten public health and safety by eroding the role of science in policy.
Activist Resource
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.
Podcast
How to Stop a Wrecking Ball: A Fourth of July Look at the Trump Administration
Ken Kimmell, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, is back to give a recap of the recent months of the Trump administration.
Activist Resource
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.
Podcast
Science and Justice are Indivisible: A Conversation with Robert Bullard
Dr. Robert Bullard discusses his past, new fights, and the role of scientists in solving environmental racism.
Podcast
Federal Science in the Crosshairs
A discussion of the challenges ahead for federal scientists in the Trump administration.
Podcast
The Factless President
Ken Kimmell, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, discusses the role of science in the Trump administration.
Report
Preserving Scientific Integrity in Federal Policymaking
The Obama administration made important progress on scientific integrity. We must not return to the days of rampant abuses of science.
Report
Strengthening Federal Science for the Public Good
Here are some concrete steps the new administration and Congress can take to advance the role of independent, transparent federal science in meeting our nation's challenges.
Explainer
Chemical Safety: An Urgent Need for Science-Based Protections
Our world is full of chemicals, and some of them are hazardous to our health or to the environment. We need smart, effective policies to help us minimize these risks--and that means policymakers need to listen to scientists, not industry lobbyists.