Science & Democracy Resources

Democracy reforms are vitally important to protect evidence-based policymaking and help underrepresented communities advocate for their interests.

For decades, chemical manufacturers knew that the substances known collectively as PFAS were hazardous to human health. And they hid what they knew from the public and from federal regulators.

Self-driving cars could help or harm access to jobs and transportation. It depends on what policies we choose.

We quantified Californians' exposure to dangerous air pollution. Particulate matter disproportionately affects Californians of color and low-income communities.

The Trump administration's pattern of undermining science is damaging our health and safety. Scientists and their allies are pushing back—and Congress should join them.

UCS is proud to announce the 2018 Science Defenders—five individuals and groups who have taken a stand for science even in this hostile climate.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and his political appointees have overseen relentless attacks on science and put our nation's parks, health, and wildlife at risk.

Michigan has implemented a more restrictive electoral system relative to other states, and heavy gerrymandering makes it more difficult for the state's citizens to hold their representatives accountable.

Military communities face serious health risks from a class of chemicals known as PFAS. The Trump administration tried to hide the severity of the risks. Now it's time to act.