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How the Trump Administration is redefining the way science is practiced and perceived in the United States.

The past year was a shock to the U.S. higher education system. The coming year may see even more jolts.

The Trump administration has holistically reevaluated the government’s relationship—and how it responds to threats— to the health and welfare of its citizens.

Administration policies have eliminated funding sources, review processes, and pollution limits designed to protect the nation’s land, water, and air.

Trump’s first year in office has reversed many climate policy decisions and aggressively advanced fossil fuel interests.

The future of federal career paths, funding, and climate-related legislation likely lies in the courts, not the ballot box.