Silence sweeps government science

Tabitha M. Powledge rounds up reports of scientists being muzzled by early directives from Trump administration appointees, and points out that, at least in the case of a cancelled CDC meeting on climate change, the gag order may have been self-imposed: "Just one more example of the chilling effect on global warming. In politics, once the Dear Leader’s wishes are known, some hirelings will rush to gratify them without being asked."

January 28, 2017

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