Read this op-ed by David Suzuki in the Georgia Straight on the muzzling of DFO’s Dr. Kristi Miller and the need for science to be able to do its job for the public, without political interference.
“This is just one sign that science is playing second fiddle to political
concerns in Canada and the U.S. Recently, we’ve seen more “muzzling” of
scientists, funding cuts, and an increasing disregard for science in
policy-making and public conversation. The U.S. has seen calls to
abolish the Environmental Protection Agency and the rise of climate
change deniers in national politics.” (Aug 16, 2011)