Gutting of scientific research will leave us blind
Scientific research is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy.
It is among the most productive actions that can be taken to grow the economy and protect the environment. The return on investment is estimated between 30 percent and 100 percent. What is more, the creation of new wealth in an innovation-driven economy requires the development of new ideas to solve problems with technology and ingenuity.
The U.S. leads the world in scientific research investment and innovation, including roughly $160 billion each year on basic and applied research. That is now changing.
The Trump administration and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency team are cutting funds from virtually all science-based government operations including: the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Institute of Health (NIH), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Department of Energy (DOE), Health and Human Services (HHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); as well as institutions of higher education across the nation, including the University of Washington and Washington State University.
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