Endangered Science (Science)
A survey of scientists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reveals that many report experiencing political pressure to alter scientific information and analyses about endangered species. The activists who conducted the survey argue that such pressure is compromising the ability of the agency to protect wildlife and habitat.
The antics of this criminally inept administration are getting increasingly depressing to keep track of.
How can scientific progress, and its attendant open discussion and rigorous peer review take place with stats like these?:
* 42% reported that they could not publicly discuss "concerns about the biological needs of species and habitats without fear of retaliation."
A survey of scientists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reveals that many report experiencing political pressure to alter scientific information and analyses about endangered species. The activists who conducted the survey argue that such pressure is compromising the ability of the agency to protect wildlife and habitat.
The antics of this criminally inept administration are getting increasingly depressing to keep track of.
How can scientific progress, and its attendant open discussion and rigorous peer review take place with stats like these?:
* 42% reported that they could not publicly discuss "concerns about the biological needs of species and habitats without fear of retaliation."
