Survey reveals widespread political interference at EPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded with the simple yet profound charge "to protect human health and the environment." Yet a new UCS survey of scientists at the agency reveals that challenges from industry lobbyists and some political leaders have led to the suppression and distortion of EPA scientific findings—to the detriment of both science and the health of our nation. In the report Interference at the EPA, we propose steps to ensure the integrity of future agency research.
CAFOs Uncovered A new UCS report reveals the high costs and environmental impacts of confined animal feeding operations, and proposes a number of sophisticated and efficient alternatives.
A to Z guide to political interference in science Our A to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science documents recent political distortion, manipulation, and suppression of scientific research.
NEW! 2008 Scientific Integrity Calendar Editorial cartoons can be funny. Political interference in science is not. The cartoons in this calendar—all finalists in our "Science Idol" contest—shine a critical (and humorous) light on recent abuses of science. Order your copy today!
A Scientist's Guide to Talking with the Media Scientists often shy away from the media out of fear that their message will get lost in translation. This new book empowers scientists to communicate their ideas accurately and effectively to a wider audience.
Catalyst, the UCS magazine. Read about: ExxonMobil's global warming disinformation campaign; climate change in the Northeast; a cleaner minivan design; how thermonuclear weapons work; more.
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Catalyst, the UCS magazine.
