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While small amounts of radioactive material are naturally occurring, human activities have increased radioactivity in the ...

Essential readings for understanding the world of radiation, radioactive materials, and the threats they pose to human health ...

This fact sheet provides best practices for drawing fair legislative district maps by encouraging greater public ...

California Plan to Prevent Gasoline Price Spikes During Refinery Shutdowns Passes Assembly Statement by Daniel Barad, Union of Concerned Scientists SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Today the ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024)—A bill proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that requires oil companies to store enough gasoline to protect consumers from price spikes during refinery shutdowns was ...

Strong scientific integrity policies help ensure that the science that guides government decisions is independent, trustworthy, and free of political influence. But federal agencies vary widely in the ...

Jess talks with California State University, Los Angeles Biology Department Chair Dr. Kirsten Fisher about desert mosses, climate change, and the changing state of science in higher education.

Cambridge, MASS—Science is in a state of emergency, with attacks on state and federal levels undermining evidence- and data-backed decisions. In response, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has ...

Banning the sale of Plan B to people under 17 despite evidence that it is safe for all ages. Lies about the air quality surrounding the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks. Failure to ban a ...