# How silencing science harms us all

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Podcast: [Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-climate-with-katharine-hayhoe-7374238)
Published: 2026-01-17T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This has been an extraordinarily hard year for science both globally, and especially in the United States. In this week’s Talking Climate, I unpack why recent cuts to scientific programs and data don’t only affect climate research in the U.S. They weaken the knowledge infrastructure we rely on to protect public health, manage risk, and make good decisions around the world. I also share good news from Sweden, where smart policy has turned waste into heat and power, reminding us that the mos...

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