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Article - May 11, 2026
Democracy needs all of us to show up

Challenges to scientific and democratic freedoms are overlapping. Scientific advances have been underpinned by increasing democratic freedoms that are no longer guaranteed. Democracy needs all of us to show up. ESAL shares some ways you can join in this work.

Article - May 6, 2026
How Citizen Scientists Are Shaping Conservation Research

ESAL spoke with Alison Ormsby, PhD, about how her background in environmental science and commitment to meaningful local engagement contributes to her development of a global citizen science projects.

Article - Apr 20, 2026
States Lead the Way: Lessons from the State Climate Policy Network

Learn more about the work Kristen Soares does as State Climate Policy Network manager of Climate XChange where she leads a 15,000+ member network of advocates, policymakers, and researchers to advance proven climate policy in all 50 states.

Article - Apr 13, 2026
How Everyday People Use Science to Protect Their Communities

This year, ESAL is exploring the past, present, and future of science in civic life through our American 250 series. We start with a reflection written by our executive director on citizen science and community science and the power of everyday science to shape our lives and protect our communities.

Event - Apr 9, 2026
Athens, GA Mayoral Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment

Join a coalition of groups, including ESAL, for the 2026 Athens, Georgia Mayoral Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment on April 27.

Article - Mar 31, 2026
Starting Small, Showing Up: How STEM Professionals Can Engage Locally

This April, we’re launching our first on-demand course: The Local Civic Engagement Toolkit for People in STEM. Hear from two of ESAL's team members who have been central to making this course possible.

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