Political interference

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021405",
  "term": "Political interference",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Political Interference",
  "definition": "Interference in the conduct, use, or communication of science directed or conducted by political officials and/or motivated by political considerations. It also includes interference by career employees and other covered entities acting under the direction of a political appointee or for their own political purposes.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "EPA 2025 Scientific Integrity Policy"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/political-interference/"
}