Science is at the core of a healthy democracy. But for years, presidential administrations have, in differing ways, sidelined scientific evidence and attacked scientific integrity.
Below is a running list of attacks on science. They include disappearing data, silenced scientists, suppressed studies, and other assaults on science-based policy. The list provides a representative sample of threats to the federal scientific enterprise—and a warning of what we face in the future. More information can be found in our peer-reviewed study and in our data repository.
Attacks on science
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Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Reprimanded for Climate Change Science Tweets
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Scott Pruitt Continues Attacks on Independent Science Advice at the EPA
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Accumulating Evidence: Federal Scientists Are being Silenced
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Department of Interior Scrubs Climate Change from its Strategic Plan
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Political Appointee Removing "Climate Change" from EPA Grants
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The Trump Administration Fakes Science to Justify Restrictions on Birth Control Access
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Department of Treasury Deletes Economic Science Paper from Website
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Department of Interior Halts Study on Health Risks of Coal
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Energy Department Scientists Barred From Attending Nuclear Power Conference
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