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Politics Over Science

Politics Over Science

 

Startling Findings at USFWS

A recent survey done by the Union of Concerned Scientists of 7,000 scientists from four government agencies have unveiled some startling findings. Perhaps the most startling finding of all is of the surveys done by scientists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Within the FWS, survey results indicated that “72% of those surveyed believe that too much consideration was given to political interests at their agency, and 47% of agency scientists believe industry interference in agency decision-making is concerning.”

slide-4-1024BFurthermore, the study discovered concern over how animals are being protected, or rather not protected under the Endangered Species List due to political interest. One scientist echoed this concern when stating, “Less political considerations are needed. Most decisions I’m aware of: wolf, wolverine, American burying beetle, mussels, were the result of political interference.”

Findings have also discovered that scientists feel pressured by their managers to follow political agendas, afraid they will lose their jobs if they don’t abide by their manager’s direction. Due to this, many scientists have put science to the wayside in order to protect their own livelihoods. How are animals to be fairly protected when scientists are being forced to protect themselves?

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