Our scientists and experts produce reports, peer-reviewed papers, interactive tools, and other resources as part of our advocacy. Search or browse our resource library below.
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A Scientist Defending Science
Molecular biologist, Dr. Maryam Zaringhalam, left the lab to explore the intersection of science and public policy.
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2018 Annual Report
How did UCS perform in 2018?
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US Military Options Should Not Include Starting a Nuclear War
A no-first-use policy—in which the United States declares it will never use nuclear weapons first—would remove the ability of the United States to start a nuclear war, increasing global security.
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Electric Trucks and Buses
Heavy duty vehicles play a major role in our everyday lives—but their pollutants pose many health risks.
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50 Years of Science and Action
Since our founding in 1969 we've helped address some of the world’s most pressing problems.
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A Dreamer’s Tale: Soil Microbes, Climate Change, and Being an Undocumented Scientist
PhD candidate Evelyn Valdez-Ward talks about her her research on soil and climate.
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2018 UCS Science Defenders
UCS is proud to announce the 2018 Science Defenders—five individuals and groups who have taken a stand for science even in this hostile climate.
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Achieving 100 Percent Clean Electricity
UCS outlined 10 key strategies that state legislators, regulators, and other stakeholders can follow.
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Science Under Siege at the Department of the Interior
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and his political appointees have overseen relentless attacks on science and put our nation's parks, health, and wildlife at risk.
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Why California Has the Worst Air Pollution and What Can Be Done
Los Angeles native Prof. Edward Avol talks about the impacts of pollution on children—and why it’s so important to “keep on pushing” for strong clean air standards.
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The Broccoli Backstory: Dr. Ricardo Salvador Explains the System Behind the Supermarket
Learn about how our food really gets to the grocery store, and the urgent need for a sustainable and equitable food system.
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The New "Low-Yield" Submarine-based Nuclear Warhead
The W76-2 warhead is both unnecessary and dangerous. The United States already has weapons capable of similar yields; adding another will introduce complications that could lead to miscalculations.
