Science & Democracy Resources

How scientists can partner with marginalized communities to work towards justice and equity

As climate impacts grow more severe, oil refineries face increasing risk. Fossil fuel companies need to disclose these risks to shareholders and the public.

Open records laws are increasingly being used as a weapon against researchers whose work threatens private interests.

Communities need science to help them weigh risks and benefits of unconventional oil and gas extraction.

Evidence-based decisions can prevent needless tragedies—just ask Ben Franklin.

Learn how to navigate the food policy system and join in efforts to make healthy, affordable food part of your community's landscape.

A summary of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's misguided investigation of respected climate scientist Michael Mann.

The UCS Scientific Integrity program has collected over 100 tales of interference, suppression of data, muzzling of scientists, the well-traveled "revolving door" between industry and public service, and the stacking of scientific advisory boards.

With big budgets and deceptive advertising practices, sugar interests target vulnerable audiences and turn misinformation into profit.

Evidence in a recent federal district court case, Western Sugar Cooperative et al. v. Archer Daniels Midland et al providing insight into strategies sugar interests have used to mislead the public and prevent science-based policies on sugar.

This report shows how sugar interests use a variety of tactics to prevent science-based policy on sugar.

UCS has assembled a timeline of events, editorial comments and statements from scientists, academics and other groups related to Cuccinelli’s demand.