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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.
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The Science Network Workshop Series
These sessions are part of a series offered to Science Network members to provide quarterly training opportunities to strengthen your communication and advocacy skills.
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Science for Public Good Fund
If you are an early career scientist looking for ways to get involved with advocacy, or a faculty member who wants to engage your students in the role of science in democracy, the Science for Public Good Fund is for you.
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Help Build a Healthier Democracy
We are working towards a democracy where our voting system empowers people to fully participate in decisions that affect their lives.
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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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Team-Based Organizing Initiative
This year-long leadership development opportunity will train leaders in key advocacy skills—and help create change.
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Where do 2020 candidates stand on nuclear weapons
A letter urging 2020 presidential candidates to make reducing nuclear weapons risks a top priority and to lay out their plans for doing so.
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This Election, Be a Voice for Science and Democracy
If you’re passionate about science and the values of equity and integrity in our democracy, join us to bring those to the forefront this election.
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Questions to Ask Candidates in 2020
Learn how to get candidates on the record and demand they put forward science-based solutions to the most life-threatening challenges of our time.
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The PFAS Threat
The EPA must act now to protect communities from a highly toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS that contaminate drinking water and groundwater.
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Summer Symposium
The International Summer Symposium on Science and World Affairs encourages the development of young security analysts, researchers, and policy makers.
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Beyond the Trend of Decolonizing Science
In April 2019, the UCS Science Network hosted a conversation led by Indigenous and Black scholars around what it means to ‘decolonize science.’
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Shopping for Change
Our web feature Shopping for Change is a resource to help you make informed shopping choices and learn more about your role and policymakers' roles in the food system.
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Security Research Groups and Organizations
A list of organizations working on international security, arms control, disarmament, and related issues.
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Meet with your Member of Congress
Commit to stand up for science this year: Set up your first meeting with your member of Congress. We’ve got the tools you need to get started.
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Members of Congress Speak Out for Cleaner Cars
In the 115th Congress, more than 175 members of Congress-–Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike-–spoke out against the Trump administration’s attempt to roll back clean car standards.
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Building a Modern Transportation System in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
A regional program to modernize our transportation system will bring the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions into the 21st century.
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Clean Car Standards Resource Center
Fuel economy standards cut emissions and save money—but they're under attack.
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Writing an Effective Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor of your local or regional newspaper is an effective and easy way to reach a large audience with your message.
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Standing up for Science
Our health and well-being depend on science-based decisions. We need to insist that the best available science is considered when our government makes decisions.
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Science Network Mentor Program
The UCS Science Network Mentor Program connects early career scientists with mentors experienced in science advocacy. Together, you will create a project designed to strengthen the role of science in decisionmaking.
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Stopping the Disinformation Playbook
Too often, companies use the Disinformation Playbook to make public policy work for them, instead of for all of us. But the Playbook is not unstoppable—and it's time to push back.