I am an Arctic researcher. Donald Trump is deleting my citations

5/3/2017

In this opinion piece, an Arctic researcher expresses concern over the removal of citations and references to climate change from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) websites under the Trump administration. The author highlights the importance of scientific integrity and the impact of deleting crucial information on climate change. The researcher argues that this censorship hinders the public's access to accurate scientific data and impedes progress in combating climate change. The article raises questions about the implications of such actions on scientific research and policy-making, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in governmental agencies.

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