Democracy Depends on Science—So Scientists Need to Show Up for Democracy
A shared commitment to facts and knowledge, produced independently from political interference, is critical to democracy—and worth fighting to protect.
A shared commitment to facts and knowledge, produced independently from political interference, is critical to democracy—and worth fighting to protect.
The sustained practice of inclusion benefits not only Black women, veterans, and people with disabilities; it benefits the business and ultimately, everyone.
If we are to conserve farmland for future generations, the version of the farm bill now being considered by Congress must do more than maintain the status quo.
US consumers, already feeling pain at the gas pump, can expect higher prices and prolonged shortages for goods of all sorts, including food, as additional consequences of slowed oil production.
The 2026 water year has been anything but ordinary. In fact, its snow drought has few parallels in recent history.
The damage from military attacks on cities can fill the air with pollutants that harm the lungs and stress the heart.
As winter transitions into spring, careful listeners might notice the buzzy “peent, peent” call of the male American Woodcock in the evening. The sound, part of the bird’s courtship display, is...
Beach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida's coasts and on rooftops in coastal areas. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as...
As climate impacts intensify, so does the legal push to hold polluters accountable, protect vulnerable communities, and enforce environmental laws. And in these legal cases, science is key. Because science can’t present itself on the stand, scientists are essential to give scientific results a voice. But in courts, scientists must be able to communicate their
Climate change litigation must climb many mountains to advance justice and reshape human behaviors for the well-being of people and our planet. On this long, arduous journey, litigants, lawyers, scientific witnesses, and judges face challenges of communicating across disciplines. UCS’s new resource Climate Science in Legal Contexts: A Glossary of Key Terms for Lawyers makes
GARNER, NC—Audubon North Carolina is pleased to welcome John DeLuca as our new Director of Conservation. From coastal habitat protection to urban forestry campaigns, DeLuca will ensure our...
A new report finds 325 migratory fish species in urgent need of help, including some of the world’s most iconic freshwater giants.