War on science

'Ideology Trumping Science': Independent Advisory Board Says Trump EPA Is Ignoring Scientific Evidence as It Shreds Regulations

The Sherburne County (Sherco) Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant owned by Xcel Energy and located in Becker, Minnesota, shown in 2016. (Photo: Tony Webster/Flickr/cc)

Warning of 'Untold Human Suffering,' Over 11,000 Scientists From Around the World Declare Climate Emergency

Julia Conley, staff writer

Firefighters sprays water on a back fire while battling the spread of the Maria Fire as it moves quickly towards Santa Paula, Calif., on Nov. 1, 2019. (Photo: Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

"Scientists have a culture of reticence when it comes to making statements like this, but the emergency is rapidly accelerating, and the scientists are very clear: this is an existential emergency."

77 Groups Demand Trump Rescind Attack-on-Facts Executive Order Slashing Expert Advisory Committees

Andrea Germanos, staff writer

Fact supporters march during the 2017 March for Science in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Amaury Laporte/flickr/cc)

The committee losses "will undoubtedly result in a net loss of independent expert capacity and institutional knowledge and leave important work unfinished or underdeveloped."

'We Are at a Crisis Point' Warns New Report Exposing 'Science Under Siege' From the Trump Administration

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Critics of the Trump administration's war on science participated in the 2017 March for Science in cities across the country. (Photo: Molly Adams/Flickrc/cc)

"Scientific research by the federal government has led to safer road and air travel, life-saving drugs, and so much more. We must protect its independence and integrity."

'Students Have Led and We Must Follow': Thousands of Scientists From 40 Nations Join Global Climate Strike

Citing 'Danger to Public Safety,' Chief NOAA Scientist Launches Probe Into Agency Decision to Side With Trump Over Its Own Experts on Dorian

Top Scientist Says He Quit USDA Because Trump Admin Tried to Bury His Study on Climate and Nutrition

USDA Indefinitely Suspends Honey Bee Tracking Survey as States Get Approval to Use Bee-Killing Pesticide

As Heat Wave Boils Europe, Lackluster Bonn Talks Marred by US and Saudi-Led Obstruction of Climate Science

'All-Out Assault on Science': Latest Executive Order by Trump Puts Expert Advice on the Chopping Block

USDA Employees Turn Backs on Sonny Perdue as USDA Head Announces Moving of Research Agencies

"This Is What Fascists Do": Trump Attempted to Suppress State Dept Analyst's Testimony on Climate Crisis

Advancing Its War on Science, Trump Admin Blocks Fetal Tissue From Being Used in Federal Research

'Industry Front Group' Claims to Promote Public Health While Fighting Chemical and Food Safety Regulations, Study Finds

'Blatant Attempt to Politicize the Science': Trump Reportedly Moving to End Long-Term Studies of Climate Crisis

As Millions March to Demand Climate Action, Research Reveals Protests Inspire Optimism About Effecting Change

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World Scientists Declare Climate Emergency, Establish Global Indicators for Effective Action
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Air Pollution Experts Say Current Standards Must Be Strengthened to Protect Public Health
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Over 2000 Scientists Pledge to Strike, Urge Colleagues to Join Global Climate Mobilization

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