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Save Science, Save Lives

Standing up for science and the scientists who keep us safe.

Standing up for science and the scientists who keep us safe.

Clean air and water. Safe food and medicine. Protection from extreme weather and the impacts of climate change. Every day federal scientists do the essential work that keeps us healthy and safe.

Now we need to defend the work these dedicated public servants do for all of us—because president-elect Trump and his anti-science loyalists are laying the groundwork to attack science and purge government scientists and experts, with dire consequences for people and the planet.

We know from experience that when science and scientists are sidelined, people get hurt.

That’s why we’ve launched the Save Science, Save Lives campaign—to support and champion science and the thousands of federal scientists and experts who are under attack. Join us.

What we’re doing

Mobilizing more than 17,000 scientists in our network to support scientists and defend against the anti-science actions of the Trump administration. Learn more.

Pressuring Congress to preserve federal funding for scientific work, reject the administration’s anti-science nominees, and protect the scientific workforce.

Inspiring scientists and science supporters across the country to stand up for and defend the science-based safeguards that keep us safe and healthy.

What you can do

If you are a scientist, join the UCS Science Network, and use your expertise to fight for science- and evidence-based decisions that are critical for protecting our health, safety, and environment.

Share your story about how you have seen or experienced firsthand the benefits of federal science and research.

Donate to the Science Emergency Fund.

Help share crucial resources with federal scientists. Email us at sciencenetwork@ucsusa.org if you have connections to federal scientists or are interested in hosting solidarity spaces.

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