All science & democracy resources
Podcast
Social Distancing, Contact Tracing, and Herd Immunity Matter
Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Beth Linas discusses how we move forward after flattening the curve of the coronavirus.
Report
Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions Implications under 2018 Guidance on US Clean Air Act Requirements
A peer-reviewed article in the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association.
Feature
Maps of Flooding Risk and COVID-19
A before/after slider that compares two scenarios: 20% versus 40% reduction in contact.
Report
Coronavirus and Flooding in the United States
In regions facing significant flooding, strong social distancing measures could reduce the total number of COVID-19 cases by more than two-thirds.
Podcast
Understanding Vaccines
Dr. Jo Anne Welsch discusses how vaccines are developed and tested, and explores the implications of the process for the coronavirus.
Feature
Breathe In the Smog, Drink In the Lead
Clean air, clean water, good food, safe toys: that's the way it should be for kids. But thanks to some not-so-nice-men in Washington, DC, that's not the way it is.
Report
Presidential Recommendations for 2020
The next president must take concrete actions to restore and strengthen scientific integrity within the government.
Activist Resource
Checklist: Presidential Recommendations for 2020
We make the case for bold presidential action to advance science-based policy. Here's a checklist of key asks from the report.
Feature
2019 UCS Science Defenders
UCS is proud to announce the 2019 Science Defenders—five individuals and groups who have taken a stand for science.
Podcast
How “Evidence-Based” Became a Dirty Word
Dr. Jacob Carter explores the consequences of the Trump administration’s attacks on science.
Explainer
Voting Rights and Environmental Justice
Disenfranchisement through voter suppression and gerrymandering prevents overburdened communities from fighting back against threats to their well-being.
Podcast
Scaling Mountains to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Pajamas
Arlene Blum discusses her research on cancer-causing chemicals in kid’s pajamas in the 70s and chemical safety today.