Trump Administration's Science Attacks Risk Catastrophe
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Over 500 former and current National Geographic employees, including a former executive, penned a letter criticizing the Trump administration's attacks on science and environmental protection. They cite the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon oil spills as examples of the devastating consequences of neglecting environmental safeguards. The letter warns that weakening regulations and slashing funding for scientific research will lead to future disasters, harming communities and the economy. The authors urge the government to prioritize science, environmental regulations, and adequate agency funding to prevent similar catastrophes.
Over 500 former and current National Geographic employees, including a former executive, penned a letter criticizing the Trump administration's attacks on science and environmental protection. They cite the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon oil spills as examples of the devastating consequences of neglecting environmental safeguards. The letter warns that weakening regulations and slashing funding for scientific research will lead to future disasters, harming communities and the economy. The authors urge the government to prioritize science, environmental regulations, and adequate agency funding to prevent similar catastrophes.
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