Скачать или смотреть How Congressional Oversight Has Hurt and Helped Science

Congressional oversight powers are extensive, and Congress and the public both have a legitimate interest in understanding the basis of science used to inform public policies. Congress has used these powers towards important goals – improving scientific research, expanding scientific education, and increasing science funding. Unfortunately, misuse of Congressional powers has also been a threat to science at times. In this session, attorneys from the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund (CSLDF) will examine recent Congressional actions and their effects on science, and discuss necessary versus inappropriate uses of Congressional oversight powers. They will end with suggestions for potential reform measures that would improve how the next Congress treats science. Speakers: Lauren Kurtz, Climate Science Legal Defense Fund Augusta Wilson, Climate Science Legal Defense Fund