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Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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. State officials withheld information about the effectiveness of mask mandates and even pressured researchers to destroy data.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Climate backlash In the UK, despite the weather, there are not only contradictory actions, but also a political backlash against climate action. However it became a political football at the Uxbridge by-election, triggered by ex-PM Boris Johnson’s resignation.
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Circle of Blue
MAY 25, 2023
In Iowa, a Tale of Politics, Power, and Contaminated Water Lawmakers silence Chris Jones, a prominent University of Iowa water quality researcher. The political pressure came with a personal connection: Sen. Within days of the push from the lawmakers, university administrators shut down Jones’ blog and he resigned.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 10, 2023
A new report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides a roadmap on how best to protect the nation’s public health agencies against political interference in government science. During the pandemic, government science was specifically targeted and undermined for political purposes.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Shaken by global instability and a populist backlash, European nations are retreating from plans to reduce greenhouse gases, promote sustainable farming practices, and boost biodiversity. Green advocates fear the EU will fail to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement. Read more on E360 →
Circle of Blue
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Drought, a financial crisis, and political collapse are accelerating the country’s decline into all-out famine. This summer’s political upheaval has kneecapped response efforts, pushing the country into famine. Well before Afghanistan’s political upheaval this summer, drought was pushing the country to the brink of a food crisis.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 3, 2021
Radical changes to core electoral procedures are transforming several states into political systems that no longer meet the minimum conditions for free and fair elections.
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