Science & Democracy Resources

Two years after UCS evaluated the media and social media policies at 17 federal agencies, a new analysis finds progress—but much work remains to be done.

How scientists can partner with marginalized communities to work towards justice and equity

As climate impacts grow more severe, oil refineries face increasing risk. Fossil fuel companies need to disclose these risks to shareholders and the public.

Open records laws are increasingly being used as a weapon against researchers whose work threatens private interests.

Communities need science to help them weigh risks and benefits of unconventional oil and gas extraction.

Evidence-based decisions can prevent needless tragedies—just ask Ben Franklin.

A summary of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's misguided investigation of respected climate scientist Michael Mann.

The UCS Scientific Integrity program has collected over 100 tales of interference, suppression of data, muzzling of scientists, the well-traveled "revolving door" between industry and public service, and the stacking of scientific advisory boards.

With big budgets and deceptive advertising practices, sugar interests target vulnerable audiences and turn misinformation into profit.

Evidence in a recent federal district court case, Western Sugar Cooperative et al. v. Archer Daniels Midland et al providing insight into strategies sugar interests have used to mislead the public and prevent science-based policies on sugar.

This report shows how sugar interests use a variety of tactics to prevent science-based policy on sugar.