Suppressing scientific facts

The lead story in the New York Times today was, Climate Expert Says NASA Tried to Silence Him, with regard to his speeches on global warming, and the ability for the United States to take a lead roll in doing something to reverse this trend. Earlier this week it was announced that 2005 was the warmest year on record. Other climate experts have predicted ice-free summers in the Arctic by mid-century.

But apparently, the current administration thinks having an uninformed public would better suit its policies. Or, should that be “would better suit their corporate interests?”

The U.S. has long taken on the role of world leadership. Where is the leadership when it comes to the environment? What an embarrassment.

2 comments on “Suppressing scientific facts

  1. There is no leadership in environmental affairs unless ExxonMobil says there is. Exxon doesn’t even admit the scientific validity of Global Warming (even internally).
    With corporate interests funding this Republican administration, nothing factual will ever get out.

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