This has been a trend since leaded gasoline and cigarettes really. Big money blocking truth for the purpose of more money. "let the good times roll" even if that means defaming credible scientists, theories, and whole sections of the population who have what is called empathy.
I have read many comments by people pushed out of the astronomy field echoing your concerns.
And now with the denial of sound judgement I don't know what to do about our future. its exactly how they want it
There are vested interests everywhere. Can't really stop it.