Trump Targeted [Climate] Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.

"Steps taken include the creation and expansion of scientific integrity policies at many federal agencies that detail how government scientists should conduct and publish research, what to do if political appointees try to block that work, and outline the penalties for violations. Scientific integrity officers have been newly installed at several agencies to enforce the policies. And, new union contracts carry consequences for political appointees who retaliate against scientists for following the policies.'

And then Trump defunds them.