Science & Democracy Resources

Five tactics business interests use to sideline science, deceive the public and buy influence at the expense of public health and safety.

Despite the remarkable human, environmental and economic benefits they have produced, 20th-century policy innovations are under attack in the 21st century.

Watch scientists react to deceptive fossil fuel ads

Counterfeiting science. Manufacturing uncertainty. Buying credibility. These are some of the tricks that unscrupulous businesses employ to evade responsibility for the harm caused by their products or practices.

Heather Von St. James is a 12-year mesothelioma cancer survivor who has dedicated her life to spreading awareness of mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos.

James Holstun and Martha T. McCluskey discuss issues of industry ties corrupting academic integrity, both at the University at Buffalo and nationally.

Harold Bock talks about his work with the advocacy group Keep Your Promises DuPont, leading the fight to hold DuPont and Chemours accountable for toxic water contamination and the companies’ decades-long cover-up in WV.

Activist Eboni Cochran talks about chemical plants and the right to know.

If you're a federal scientist concerned about workplace changes that could imperil your agency's mission, it's important to document your observations carefully.