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It's not the answers that are biased, it's the questions. One of the eyebrow-raising statistics about the bisphenol A studies is the stark divergence in results, depending on who funded them. This striking difference in studies isn't unique to BPA. Washington Post. Opinion, 15 July 2008. [related story] [Registration Required]
Whitewashing toxic chemicals. Science for hire is pervasive, effective and stealthy, according to a new book about 'manufacturing doubt.' Newsweek. Opinion, 10 May 2008.
Manufacturing scientific uncertainty. The most well known (and probably best financed) campaign to manufacture scientific doubt is being waged by the fossil fuel industry in an effort to impugn scientists’ work on issues related to climate change. Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey. Opinion, 5 April 2007.
Swift boating the planet. Al Gore and others who hope to turn global warming into a real political issue are going to have to get tougher, because the other side doesn't play by any known rules. New York Times. Opinion, 29 May 2006. [related stories] [Subscription Required]
Science-for-hire hazardous to health. After decades of tobacco science, polluters are enlisting the Office of Management and Budget in efforts to undermine environmental laws. OMB has proposed mandatory guidelines that would require impossibly comprehensive risk assessments before issuing new documents or rules. Baltimore Sun, Maryland. Opinion, 17 April 2006. [related stories]
Fraud in science. How much scientific fraud is out there? Estimates vary widely, and actual fraud is difficult to detect by reviewers and editors alike. Environmental Science & Technology. Opinion, 15 February 2006.
Bringing fresh air to this part of the sausage factory. Michael Fumento, the self-described "extremely pro-biotech" journalist who lost his syndicated column after Business Week revealed he'd solicited money from Monsanto, is mad at me. Los Angeles Times, California. Opinion, 3 February 2006. [Registration Required]
A Bid to Chill Thinking. I can't remember anything quite as nasty -- or as politically skewed -- as Rep. Joe Barton's recent attack on scientists whose views on global warming he doesn't like. Washington Post. Opinion, 22 July 2005. [Registration Required]
Barton setting his sights on global warming researchers. Joe Barton is throwing his weight around, opening an inquiry into global warming by scrutinizing the methods and funding of key researchers. Dallas Morning News, Texas. Opinion, 10 July 2005. [related story]
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