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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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Science Hub for Climate Litigation
We're connecting scientific experts, legal scholars, and practitioners working at the intersection of science and climate litigation.
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Voting and COVID-19
COVID-19 has amplified the US electoral system's many problems. Will state governments do what's needed to ensure a free and fair 2020 election?
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Attacks on Science
Our running list of attacks on science—disappearing data, silenced scientists, and other assaults on scientific integrity and science-based policy—provides a representative sample of threats to the federal scientific enterprise.
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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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Maps of Flooding Risk and COVID-19
A before/after slider that compares two scenarios: 20% versus 40% reduction in contact.
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Satellite Database
In-depth details on the 2,666 satellites currently orbiting Earth, including their country of origin, purpose, and other operational details.
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Ride-Hailing is a Problem for the Climate
Ride-hailing services are increasing carbon pollution. What can be done?
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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.
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2019 UCS Science Defenders
UCS is proud to announce the 2019 Science Defenders—five individuals and groups who have taken a stand for science.
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2019 Annual Report
How did UCS perform in 2019?
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Killer Heat Interactive Tool
How much heat can you endure? Our tool shows what to expect in every region of the country.
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Shopping for Change
Under the slick supermarket packaging lies a food system that’s failing us. The good news is, we know how to build a better one.
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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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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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2018 Annual Report
How did UCS perform in 2018?
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Science Network Leaders
Whether you’re an early career scientist, part of a science advocacy group on campus, or a more experienced scientist, the Science Network is here to help train and support experts as they advocate and engage with their communities.
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Soot to Solar
Communities across Illinois are transitioning away from coal. These are their stories.
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Future of Nuclear Power
Many of the country's reactors are in trouble. What happens if they close?
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Space-based Missile Defense
It may sound like a good idea. It really isn’t.
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50-State Food System Scorecard
What do we know about the overall health, sustainability, and equity of the food system across the United States?
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The Disinformation Playbook
Five tactics business interests use to sideline science, deceive the public and buy influence at the expense of public health and safety.
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Disinformation Playbook Stories
Counterfeiting science. Manufacturing uncertainty. Buying credibility. These are some of the tricks that unscrupulous businesses employ to evade responsibility for the harm caused by their products or practices.
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Self-Driving Cars Are Coming
Autonomous cars are coming. Test your knowledge on the future of driverless transportation.