The administration's assault on science feels eerily Soviet
6 days ago
- #environmental-policy
- #climate-change
- #political-interference
- Trofim Lysenko's pseudoscientific agricultural policies under Stalin led to famine and the persecution of scientists like Nikolai Vavilov.
- U.S. climate experts, like Shaina Sadai, observe parallels between Lysenko's era and current political interference in climate science.
- The U.S. is retreating from global climate agreements and weakening environmental regulations, contrasting with global efforts for climate accountability.
- The Trump administration's policies favor fossil fuel industries, with significant tax incentives and deregulation, raising concerns about democratic erosion.
- Lee Zeldin's leadership at the EPA has led to rollbacks of environmental protections, including attempts to repeal the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases.
- Federal institutions are being reshaped to serve political goals, undermining scientific integrity and public trust in government.
- The concept of 'hypernormalization' describes the growing dissonance between government actions and foundational democratic principles.
- Control over narratives and federal funding for science projects is increasingly politicized, mirroring authoritarian tactics.
- Despite the challenges, individuals like Sadai continue to advocate for climate policy, highlighting the importance of resistance and hope.