Activist Resources

The UCS communication toolkit offers tips, strategies, and best practices to talk to skeptical audiences, to get your stories in local media, and to sharpen your message for decisionmakers. 

Scientists have a tremendous opportunity to improve access to and understanding of technical information in communities, leading to better solutions.

The Endangered Species Act is under attack—and scientists have a crucial role to play in protecting it. Our toolkit helps scientists understand how the ESA works and how they can help keep it strong.

Engaging effectively with journalists and the media takes practice, but is an important science communication skill to master.

If your community is facing decisions about fracking, this toolkit is for you. Use it to help you make sound decisions on fracking.

Fossil fuel companies and their trade associations have been peddling climate disinformation for decades. Here are 40 key moments of fossil fuel industry climate denial.

As part of our Summer Symposium series, we host webinars on arms control and international security topics. View past lectures here.

A distinguished group of experts from across the United States—including agricultural powerhouse states such as Iowa and California—have called for increased public investment in agroecological research.

At a June 2015 meeting and community forum in Minneapolis, community leaders, policymakers, researchers, and students shared ideas and experiences on what it takes to forge trusted, equitable, and respectful partnerships to advance food policy reform.

Our Lewis M. Branscomb Forum, "Community Connections," explored new ways for scientists and communities to work together to meet challenges like chemical hazards, climate change impacts, or access to healthy food.

Learn how to navigate the food policy system and join in efforts to make healthy, affordable food part of your community's landscape.