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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for scientific integrity.
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Cleaner EVs
Electric vehicles will be an important part of the American transportation future—especially when charged by a clean electricity grid.
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COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
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Let the Scientists Speak
In its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House has pushed experts out of the process and delivered inaccurate and contradictory messages—leaving the US public less informed about the risks we face.
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Cleaner EVs
Electric vehicles will be an important part of the American transportation future—especially when charged by a clean electricity grid.
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COVID-19 and Vulnerable Populations
The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing vulnerabilities that have long, entrenched links with inequality.
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Owners Want GM to Support Cleaner Cars
A UCS poll finds GM's failure to support strong vehicle pollution standards results in a nearly one-half decline in the company’s favorability among existing GM owners.
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Sidelining Science During a Pandemic
Science policy expert Michael Halpern exposes how the Trump administration is unraveling health and safety standards during COVID-19.
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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.
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Dealing With Disaster During a Pandemic
Dr. Kristy Dahl reviews NOAA spring flooding and maps the potential collision with COVID-19. Available in English and Spanish.
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Understanding Vaccines
Dr. Jo Anne Welsch discusses how vaccines are developed and tested, and explores the implications of the process for the coronavirus.
Activist Resources
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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.
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Protecting Children's Health and Safety
If you've read our book, "Breathe in the Smog, Drink in the Lead," you may be wondering what you can do to help kids who are being hurt by the Trump Administration's attacks on science. Here are some places to start.
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Host a Debate Watch Party (BINGO Card Included!)
Our party pack makes it easy and fun to get involved this election year.
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Public Comment Guide for the EPA’s “Restricting Science” Policy
EPA proposed a misleading rule that stipulates that when the EPA utilizes a study to support public health protections.
