Media Reviews

EHS scientists and fellows critique media coverage.

Reporter deprives listeners of reliable BPA science coverage.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Nov 11, 2009 05:40 PM |

NPR science correspondent oversteps study's conclusions in a blog about BPA science.

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Factual article explains Dow Chemical's dioxin legacy.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Nov 03, 2009 11:35 AM |

A Chicago Tribune reporter writes an excellent article about dioxin contamination along the Saginaw River in Michigan.

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Reporter thoroughly covers pesticide controversy.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Sep 25, 2009 09:45 AM |

A Fresno Bee reporter clearly and accurately relates the science, health risks and controversy of using methyl iodide.

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Left out and forgotten? Refinery's health risks.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Sep 03, 2009 05:20 PM |

The ArgusLeader missed a chance to explain the risks of air pollutants in an article about the air quality permit being issued for a new oil refinery in South Dakota.

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Herbicide may not cure weeds in Lake Lily.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Aug 21, 2009 05:45 PM |

A recent article ignores the past lessons learned from using herbicides as a quick cure to manage aquatic weeds.

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BPA-free story neglects children's health concerns.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Jul 31, 2009 03:15 PM |

Children's unique vulnerability to bisphenol A is left out of an otherwise excellent news story that reports the chemical was measured in bottles marketed as BPA-free.

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Twisting concerns over BPA.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Jun 29, 2009 03:10 AM |

The reporter and a quoted industry representative ignore a major point of a recent BPA study.

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Glyphosate: public health vs profit in Argentina.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Jun 04, 2009 04:05 AM |

Argentina's herbicide controversy pits health against the economy, but a Financial Times article fails to capture the issue's global importance.

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Underscoring health hazards of herbicides.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at May 05, 2009 02:15 PM |

Missing is the science explaining the environmental health problems associated with lawn pesticide use.

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Radio interview covers tough topic.

Posted by Negin P. Martin, Ph. D at Apr 22, 2009 11:05 AM |

Reporter tackles a difficult subject—birth defects and time of conception—but omits some study details.

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