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Science for a Stronger Democracy: 3 Ways to Boost Communication between Scientists, Voters, and Decisionmakers

Union of Concerned Scientists

As a member and leader of March for Science NYC I have helped organize initiatives designed to enhance how science is communicated during elections and ways to increase scientists’ civic engagement. However, through creating better communication networks between voters, policy makers, and scientists, such hurdles can be overcome.

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How Tobacco Companies Created the Disinformation Playbook

Union of Concerned Scientists

My colleagues and I have previously published research on the “ disinformation playbook ,” a series of tactics used by these groups to ensure that you are disinformed about the best available science. Such tactics include harassing scientists and inappropriately influencing policymakers away from science-based decisionmaking.

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Illinois Utilities Ameren and ComEd Plan for the Grid of the Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Following the series of workshops, the ICC asked Ameren and ComEd to submit their multi-year integrated distribution plans. The Union of Concerned Scientists will be working with our coalition partners to ensure the utilities’ plans are ambitious and help advance Illinois’ clean energy transition.

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A Climate Crossroads for the World Heritage Convention 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Meanwhile, coral scientists say that a developing El Niño will likely cause major bleaching and coral diebacks on the reef this year, and that Australia is dragging its feet in reducing carbon pollution and failing to pull back on new coal and gas developments which harm the reef.

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Tips for Scientists to Work Effectively with Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

This piece was originally posted on Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally. Scientists are expressing a growing interest in working with local communities. It brings scientists and policymakers together to work on issues that can benefit from problem-solving expertise. Consider your approach. Put viewpoints in context.

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Special relativity keeps digital identities secure

Physics World

Scientists in Canada and Switzerland have shown that someone can prove their identity without having to provide a personal identification number (PIN) or other information that could potentially be stolen by hackers. But new research shows that special relativity can also be exploited to guarantee secrecy.

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‘The Maya had, and continue to have, a creative impact on forest composition’ – Dr Anabel Ford

Frontiers

In our Frontier Scientists series, we talk to Dr Anabel Ford, a leading researcher on the ancient Maya, about her career and research interests. Here, we ask Ford about her background, her research career, and her research focus. The ancient Maya city of Calakmul in Mexico. Image credit: Iren Key / Shutterstock.com.