06/29/2017

Science Groups Question Trump Administration

Advisory positions on climate, science are being terminated

More than a dozen groups, led by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, are speaking out after reports that dozens of scientists would be removed from advisory roles with the Environmental Protection Agency. Recent moves by the Trump administration have the scientific community on edge—and prominent associations speaking out.

This week, a letter signed by 14 separate scientific associations and societies questioned a review by the administration of scientific advisory boards, along with recent changes to government websites, particularly that of the Environmental Protection Agency.

According to a report from The Washington Post report earlier this month, dozens of members of the EPA’s Board of Scientific Counselors learned that they would not be allowed to continue in their roles after their term ends in August—a significant shift for the boards, which have traditionally allowed scientists to serve multiple terms if they so choose.

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