Thank you for taking action to fight for science, democracy, and our planet!
The Trump administration’s campaign to purge rigorous, independent science from the federal government and at institutions across the United States is putting us at risk: from polluted air, water, and soil; from unsafe food and medicine; and from our changing climate. We need science to inform the decisions that affect us all.
As climate-driven extreme weather ravages more communities, it is vital that Congress provide critical funding and staffing for federal agencies and programs that forecast disasters and then help people recover from them. Meanwhile, our fundamental shift away from climate-damaging fossil fuels to cleaner, cheaper, renewable energy sources must accelerate, and the fossil fuel industry must be held accountable for the damage it has caused.
This toolkit will walk you through the most effective ways to engage with your members of Congress this summer, build power with other science supporters, and keep up the momentum for evidence-based policies that will protect our health, safety, and lives.
Customizable, printable petitions to gather congressional support for the Scientific Integrity Act:
- Petition for members of Congress who appear likely supportive
- Petition for members of Congress who appear neutral or opposed
Upcoming action hours
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Collecting and delivering petitions—Tuesday July 21, 1-2 pm EST
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Storytelling through Social Media—Wednesday July 22, 1-3 pm EST
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Engaging with Elected Officials at Town Halls—Tuesday July 28, 1-2 pm EST
(Recordings of the petitions and town hall Action Hours will be posted on this page afterward. The recording of the social media Action Hour will be available upon request for UCS members and Science Network experts; contact sciencenetwork@ucs.org.)
Supporting resources
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Attacks on Science
Infographic: Who's Responsible for Climate Change?
