Science & Democracy Resources

Six months in, the Trump presidency has shown a clear pattern of actions that threaten public health and safety by eroding the role of science in policy.

The Endangered Species Act is under attack—and scientists have a crucial role to play in protecting it. Our toolkit helps scientists understand how the ESA works and how they can help keep it strong.

If your community is facing decisions about fracking, this toolkit is for you. Use it to help you make sound decisions on fracking.

The Obama administration made important progress on scientific integrity. We must not return to the days of rampant abuses of science.

Here are some concrete steps the new administration and Congress can take to advance the role of independent, transparent federal science in meeting our nation's challenges.

Our world is full of chemicals, and some of them are hazardous to our health or to the environment. We need smart, effective policies to help us minimize these risks--and that means policymakers need to listen to scientists, not industry lobbyists.

To make smart decisions about added sugar and their health, Americans need to know what the science says.

Over-consumption of sugar poses serious health risks for young children, but our policies aren't protecting them—thanks in large part to industry influence.