While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals, including some linked to the condition.

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/48326364

  • Slashed Autism Funding: RFK Jr. promised to identify the causes of autism but has eliminated parts of his agency actively investigating them and has cut millions in funding for autism research.
  • Silent on Rollbacks: Once an ardent environmentalist who took on big polluters, RFK Jr. has been silent on Trump’s dismantling of efforts to combat climate change and pollution.
  • Conflicting Priorities: RFK Jr. helps lead an administration that is reversing regulations on pollution and chemicals, including some linked to autism.
  • snooggums@lemmy.worldEnglish
    28·
    4 days ago

    He slashed funding to the groups that aren’t getting the answers he wants.

    In the near future, new funding will be made available for crackpot organizations that give him the results he wants.

      • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
        8·
        4 days ago

        She actually renounced her stand on autism and vaccines. however, I can feel that the return of Andrew Wakefield is imminent. He’s dating Elle MacPherson.