All science & democracy resources
Report
Becoming a Federal Scientist
A toolkit to help scientists navigate the process of applying for government jobs.
Report
Assessment of Air Pollution Impacts and Monitoring Data Limitations of a Spring 2019 Chemical Facility Fire
A peer-reviewed article in Environmental Justice.
Activist Resource
How Scientists Can Help Fight Gerrymandering
We need a fair and transparent process for redistricting. Scientists can help.
Podcast
What Traditional Ecological Knowledge Can Teach Us
Dr. Daniel Wildcat explains how Traditional Ecological Knowledge can work in tandem with science.
Activist Resource
Scholar-Advocate Council
Information about the Center for Science and Democracy's Scholar-Advocate council.
Report
Agricultural Soil Carbon and Carbon Markets
Agricultural soil carbon is an important tool in battling the climate crisis—but it's not a silver bullet.
Podcast
Big Oil Upheaval and Growing Voter Restrictions
Unprecedented developments in the fossil fuel industry and post-election shenanigans to restrict voter rights.
Case Study
How E-Cigarette Companies Manipulated the Government
Intense industry lobbying delayed and weakened FDA regulation of e-cigarettes, even as adolescent vaping rates soared.
Case Study
Alcohol Industry Funds Government Study
A $100 million study on the health effects of moderate drinking was shut down after revelations of inappropriate contact between investigators and the alcohol industry.
Podcast
An Analysis of President Biden’s Climate Plan
Economist Dr. Rachel Cleetus digs into the specifics of the Biden administration’s ambitious climate plan.
Feature
Biden Science Tracker
President Biden promised to make stronger federal science a priority for his administration. How well is the administration performing in turning this promise into action?
Podcast
The Science of Disinformation on Social Media
Social media analyst Erin McAweeney explains how disinformation spreads on social media.