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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Misrepresenting Scientific Knowledge on Trumpeter Swans
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Science Regarding Endangered Species Act Manipulated
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White House Alters EPA Scientific Document on Climate Change
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Scientific Plan On Forest Management Altered
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Proposed Changes to "Peer Review"
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National Nuclear Security Administration Panel Dismissed
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Multiple Air Pollutants Information Suppressed
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Agricultural Brochure Cancelled Due to Climate Implications
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Scientific Knowledge on HIV/AIDS Prevention Distorted
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