The weblog version of this message is at: #524: Corporate Corruption of Science Anne Wagstaff from Tower Sanity alerted me about these two very relevant papers published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health. Highly recommended reading. Don 1) Over a Barrell: Corporate Corruption of Science and its Effects on Workers and the
Read more →Science communication in the UK hits a low note Commentary By Don Maisch March 6, 2006 Concerned over how controversial science issues are being communicated to the public in the British media, the Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC) and the Royal Institution of Great Britain , under the Directorship of Baroness Susan Greenfield (who is
Read more →Following is theThe Scientist reporting on the suppression of scientists within the CSIRO (last message) . Spot the farce where the people who have been doing the gagging are now promising to investigate whether or not they have been doing it! But also note that they are limiting the promised investigation to only one complaint.
Read more →Notice: The Australian Four Corners TV program has returned to the airwaves for 2006 with an important documentary titled “The Greenhouse Mafia” that exposes the deep seated industry / Federal government suppression of scientific advice that runs counter to government policy on global warming. Sound familar? Although the program deals with the greenhouse gas /
Read more →HIGHLY recommended reading: The International Journal of Occupational And Environmental Health, Special Issue, Volume II, Number 4, October – December 2005 http://www.ijoeh.com/ “A NOTE ON THIS ISSUE: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) budget provides less research and training funding to occupational health and safety with each succeeding year, while at the
Read more →Sent by Milt Bowling: PLoS Medicine, Volume 2 | Issue 9 | SEPTEMBER 2005 Essay The Essay section contains opinion pieces on topics of broad interest to a general medical audience. Curbing the Influence of the Drug Industry: A British View A recent report from politicians in Britain recommends a fundamental review of drug development,
Read more →NEWS FLASH! While the so-called experts in Israel, New Zealand and Australia mindlessly mouth the ICNIRP mantra that 100 uT (1000mG) is somehow acceptable. The Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment is leading the way by applying a real precautionary policy by setting a 0.4 uT (4 mG) exposure limit for new
Read more →Many Scientists Admit to Misconduct Degrees of Deception Vary in Poll; Researchers Say Findings Could Hurt the Field By Rick Weiss Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, June 9, 2005; A03 Few scientists fabricate results from scratch or flatly plagiarize the work of others, but a surprising number engage in troubling degrees of fact-bending or deceit,
Read more →Research at mercy of drug firms, study says Sydney Morning Herald By Ruth Pollard Health Reporter June 6, 2005 A study released today suggests that the publication of incomplete or biased pharmaceutical trials is common. Interference is most blatant when the research shows potentially negative outcomes of a drug or treatment, the report, published in
Read more →URGENT NOTICE – Secret Australian Supplement Ban Legislation Imminent- CODEX Looming – It concerns ALL of us!!! Please act in your and your freedom’s interest! From Eve Hillary at Health Freedom CODEX Campaign URGENT NOTICE PLEASE HELP STOP: Secret anti Health Supplement Legislation Being Passed in Aussie Parliament Natural Health Supplements ARE in the Firing
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