McGill researchers push back against Trump’s climate science clampdown
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:20 am
A team from McGill University is standing its ground against political interference in climate research, rallying to defend academic freedom and the integrity of scientific data. Amid swirling threats from the Trump administration, the group is determined to secure funding and support for essential environmental studies.
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MONTREAL - Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a platform to protect climate research under attack.
Des chercheurs ont lancé la plateforme SUSANHub, qui permet de centraliser des données sur le climat.
Au moment où l’administration Trump congédie des chercheurs du climat, interdit certains mots dans des articles scientifiques, coupe dans le financement des recherches sur l’environnement, menace de retirer l’aide financière à des universités et efface des rapports scientifiques de sites…
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