I chose to look at the National Science Foundation's website to determine their involvement in protecting the environment.
[The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..." NSF is vital because we support basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future.]
As a funding source for so many researchers interested in promoting the health of others, they are a vital tool in this administration. Frankly, I'm surprised they're not shut down yet. Their annual budget goes to support basic research in the US that is aimed toward helping the American public. Often times, these provide commentary that the environment is making us sicker.
They even have an entire funding area titled "Environmental Research & Education (ERE)". This has its own staff, funding opportunities, and events. The NSF certainly supports environmental health and is itself an act of the federal government investing in the environment. Shh don't tell the 2018 gang!
Great information on NSF! I wonder if they are protected from being shut down, it sounds like they are doing great research to promote helping the American public!
ReplyDeleteI hope that the NSF receives more funding to support basic research studies on the thousands of possible chemicals suspected of being carcinogenic.
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