Trump 2.0 And Science Denial - Alice In Wonderland For The 21st Century - CleanTechnica

The article "Trump 2.0 And Science Denial - Alice In Wonderland For The 21st Century" from CleanTechnica explores the pervasive science denial within the Trump administration, attributing it primarily to self-interest and profit motives. The author argues that the administration favors waste, obsolescence, and consumption because these drive corporate profits, whereas science promotes innovation and challenges entrenched beliefs. This conflict leads to the rejection of evidence-based policies on clean energy, vaccines, social programs, immigration, and even democracy itself, as these threaten profitable industries like fossil fuels and other special interests. The article references analyses by Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, and the Brennan Center for Justice, highlighting how political power and influential Republican figures have reshaped public narratives to undermine scientific research that conflicts with their agendas. The piece further discusses the consequences of reduced government support for science, noting that private companies prioritize short-term profits over long-term innovation, which weakens scientific progress. It critiques a May 23 executive