Tag: science
As Trump scorned COVID-19 precautions, climate deniers echoed and expanded that...
Trump isn’t the only politician who’s urged inaction on both climate and COVID.
Science is objective—but are all scientists objective?
Science might be objective—but that doesn’t mean all scientists are.
Great mask furor: Monkey trials redux. Faith alone vs. science and...
How much disease and death is enough to force this nation to learn from failure, reject T.V. magic shows and return to sane science?
EPA has been captured by fossil fuel interests, democratic senators tell...
Rampant cronyism, conflicts of interest, and corruption?
Scientists, climate experts endorse Joe Biden as 2020 presidential candidate
"On Earth Day, we speak with one voice: we must elect Joe Biden the next president of the United States—for all our sakes."
Meet the climate science deniers who downplayed COVID-19 risks
American Council on Science and Health is one of several organizations promoting climate science denial that are now spreading misinformation on the coronavirus, with potentially deadly consequences.
EPA updates plans to limit use of science in decision-making
"They're putting in nonscientific criteria to decide what science the agency can use."
Trump administration to strip clean water protection putting the country’s water...
"Waters that have been protected for almost 50 years will no longer be protected under the Clean Water Act."
The well-funded, well-orchestrated climate change-denial movement
"The climate change counter movement, as I call it, is really an add-on to the already-existing conservative movement in the United States."
Science-advisory board says Trump administration’s policies run counter to established science
"EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler must immediately withdraw these unlawful proposals that threaten the health and well-being of all Americans."
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).