Poorly conducted research has never stopped prohibitionists before. Why stop now? Tobacco companies don’t even oppose bad science. Continue reading Poorly conducted research is a gift to the opponents of tobacco control
Day: January 16, 2013
Food Libeling: CSPI says Cheesecake Factory’s Bistro Shrimp Pasta is ‘food porn’
But are the food nannies at CSPI right/honest about anything? Continue reading Food Libeling: CSPI says Cheesecake Factory’s Bistro Shrimp Pasta is ‘food porn’
Editors consider banning skeptic comments
For the comrades at the New Left Project, science may become a strictly a top-down, received wisdom discipline. Continue reading Editors consider banning skeptic comments
Australia could be 100% renewable in 10 years
And 100% broke and dysfunctional, too. Continue reading Australia could be 100% renewable in 10 years
Insecticide ‘unacceptable’ danger to bees, EU report finds
“EFSA has focused on highly theoretical risks to bees, ignoring years of independent monitoring that demonstrates the identified risks are being managed through established stewardship practices.” Continue reading Insecticide ‘unacceptable’ danger to bees, EU report finds
WHO blames spread of dengue on global warming
“Transmitted by the bite of female mosquitoes, the disease is occurring more widely due to increased movement of people and goods – including carrier objects such as bamboo plants and used tires – as well as floods linked to climate change, the United Nations agency said.” Continue reading WHO blames spread of dengue on global warming
Claim: Global warming increases aflatoxin in corn
“A carcinogenic mold, its growth exacerbated by the warming climate, reached record highs in 2012.” Continue reading Claim: Global warming increases aflatoxin in corn
Video: How global temps have changed since 1880
Imagine how the video would look if it started when global temps began increasing — circa 1650! Continue reading Video: How global temps have changed since 1880
US east-coast cities are ‘sitting ducks’ for storms, says top Obama scientist
Sandy has destroyed natural protections, she says (as a scientist, not as an Obama administration official). Continue reading US east-coast cities are ‘sitting ducks’ for storms, says top Obama scientist
Freezing temps, snow greet climate protesters in Washington state
“Climate and weather are two different things,” they say. Continue reading Freezing temps, snow greet climate protesters in Washington state