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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout.
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Bigger Farms, Bigger Problems
Farmland consolidation is harming US rural communities—and better policies can help.
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Satellite Database
In-depth details on the 3,372 satellites currently orbiting Earth, including their country of origin, purpose, and other operational details.
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How Soil Erosion Threatens Food and Farms
Almost a century after the Dust Bowl, the unsolved problem of soil erosion clouds the future of US agriculture.
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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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2020 UCS Science Defenders
2020 UCS Science Defenders
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2020 Annual Report
How did UCS perform in 2020?
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Infographic: Wildfires and Climate Change
Climate change is fueling wildfires. Here's how.
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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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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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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?