All science & democracy resources
Case Study
Eboni Cochran: Chemical Plants and the Right to Know
Activist Eboni Cochran talks about chemical plants and the right to know.
Podcast
Why the Government Doesn't Research Gun Violence
A discussion about why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can’t study gun violence injuries and death, and how this leaves the public in the dark and at risk.
Podcast
How Science Can Make Voting Fair
Voting Rights expert Dr. Michael Latner uses science to level the playing field for voters.
Report
Make a Note to the Record
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.
Report
California’s Clean Fuel Standard Boosts Electric Vehicle Market
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is California’s key to advancing electric vehicles (EVs) and meeting emission goals.
Report
Abandoning Science Advice
Analysis finds an unprecedented level of neglect, disrespect, and cancelled meetings for scientific advisory boards, with profound implications for our health and safety.
Podcast
A Retreat from Science at the Department of the Interior
Sally Jewell, former Secretary at the Department of the Interior, talks about the Trump administration’s effort to rollback scientific and conservation safeguards.
Podcast
“I Want You to Act”: Gina McCarthy on Pruitt’s EPA, Flint, and the Path Forward
Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks about the state of affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Report
Going From Pump to Plug
Policies are essential to ensure that more car buyers can purchase EVs and access reliable and affordable charging.
Podcast
A Climate Fingerprinter Fights On
Climate scientist Dr. Ben Santer, one of the first scientists to identify how humans are influencing the global climate, talks about his work and how he became the target of vicious attacks by fossil-fuel interests.
Podcast
A Football Star Stands Up for Science
Former NFL player Chris Borland joins UCS science and policy analyst Genna Reed to discuss how powerful interests deceive, misinform, and buy influence at the expense of public health and safety.
Report
Environmental Justice for Delaware
A study of seven Delaware communities highlights the unfair share of toxic pollution risk faced by people of color and those living in poverty.