Science & Democracy Resources

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.

Over the past decade, the House Science Committee has called more industry witnesses and fewer independent scientists to its hearings.

The 2014 Lewis M. Branscomb Forum brought together experts, advocates, and engaged community members to explore how science can help advance healthier food environments.

A long history of sidelining science took a turn for the better when Hoboken's leaders decided to take an evidence-based approach in responding to 2012's Hurricane Sandy.