Scientific American summarized five of Donald Trump’s “major moves many see as hostile toward science.” They are:
• Trump’s pick for head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has actively battled its mission
“To lead the EPA, Trump appointed Scott Pruitt, the Oklahoma attorney general who has long opposed environmental regulations and has questioned the science behind climate change.”
• He chose former Texas Gov. Rick Perry for Energy Secretary
“It is a science-heavy department, and one that (climate change skeptic) Perry—who is not a scientist—had advocated dismantling during his 2012 presidential bid.”
• He chose an energy company executive for secretary of State
“Trump tapped former ExxonMobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.”
• He met with a vaccine critic while planning a commission on autism
“(Robert Kennedy, Jr) has repeatedly promoted discredited arguments that link vaccines to autism.”
• His transition team sought information about Energy Department staff associated with climate change
“In December Trump’s team asked the DoE for the names of employees who have worked on issues related to climate change.”
“Trump’s 5 Most ‘Anti-Science” Moves (Scientific American)