Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Safeguards for science in government decision-making are crucial to the health and safety of underserved communities — in fact, they are a matter of life or death. And Latinos and Black Americans continue to bear the brunt of the burden when science is sidelined for political or financial gain. Take Covid-19.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Educators in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) inspire students daily by revealing what we’ve discovered about the world around us and what we can do next with the latest innovations. There are many nonpartisan strategies STEM educators can take to foster political awareness and action in their students.
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Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Leading political geographer Farhana Sultana coined the term ‘climate coloniality’ to refer to the enduring legacies of colonialism and imperialism on vulnerable communities around the world. Read the full post on the Global CCE Blog.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 6, 2024
But for the first time since the Cold War ended, those numbers are starting to rise, and some political forces in the United States are using fears about China to justify a major expansion of the US nuclear arsenal. In prior wars, peace meant a return to normal. The war machine, having fulfilled its purpose, was dismantled.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
As a voter, a scientist, and an educator, I understand the challenge of grappling with voter issues and candidate viewpoints, staying on top of the latest scientific findings, and communicating those findings to others. The topics included public health, climate change, gun control, education, food security, and immigration.
Circle of Blue
MARCH 31, 2023
The conference, however, was constrained by an agreement that no political declaration would be made. The absence of binding pledges from governments was not the only limitation. So far, 713 commitments have been filed by NGOs, governments, businesses, universities, and intergovernmental organizations like UNICEF.
Legal Planet
JUNE 2, 2023
Digitalization is reshaping environmental governance in profound ways. To explore the intersection of digitalization and environmental governance and the power dynamics that are at play, I interviewed three social scientists on the matter. The Belizean government is another strong proponent of SMART, Stinson claims.
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