Donald Trump's recent executive orders signal a significant policy shift in science and climate initiatives as he begins his second presidency. Aiming to cut the federal workforce and undermine government science authority, these orders reflect Trump's priorities regarding climate and public health. Trump indicated plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement again, citing national concerns and energy prices. While the scope of these orders remains uncertain, experts warn they could hinder evidence-based decision-making processes in government, signaling a move away from reliance on scientific expertise.
The administration is trying to undermine the government experts themselves, as well as the processes by which we make science-based decisions in government.
Trump signalled in one order that he would pull the United States out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
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