All science & democracy resources
Video

American Democracy Under Siege
In the last few years, many elected leaders have attacked voting rights, cast doubt on free and fair elections, and served private interests over the public good. But all is not lost.
Report

The Fossil Fuel Industry and Colorado
The oil and gas industry has used deceptive tactics to exert outsized political control in Colorado.
Explainer

What Is Ethylene Oxide (EtO)?
An explainer page about the health threats posed by Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to workers and communities
Explainer

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, it's important to have access to reliable scientific information. Here are answers to the most common questions.
Report

Becoming a Federal Scientist
A toolkit to help scientists navigate the process of applying for government jobs.
Report

Assessment of Air Pollution Impacts and Monitoring Data Limitations of a Spring 2019 Chemical Facility Fire
A peer-reviewed article in Environmental Justice.
Activist Resource

How Scientists Can Help Fight Gerrymandering
We need a fair and transparent process for redistricting. Scientists can help.
Podcast

What Traditional Ecological Knowledge Can Teach Us
Dr. Daniel Wildcat explains how Traditional Ecological Knowledge can work in tandem with science.
Activist Resource

Scholar-Advocate Council
Information about the Center for Science and Democracy's Scholar-Advocate council.
Report

Agricultural Soil Carbon and Carbon Markets
Agricultural soil carbon is an important tool in battling the climate crisis—but it's not a silver bullet.
Podcast

Big Oil Upheaval and Growing Voter Restrictions
Unprecedented developments in the fossil fuel industry and post-election shenanigans to restrict voter rights.
Case Study

How E-Cigarette Companies Manipulated the Government
Intense industry lobbying delayed and weakened FDA regulation of e-cigarettes, even as adolescent vaping rates soared.