Day: May 16, 2013

EPA inspector general investigating claims agency used fees to block FOIA requests

“Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Bob Perciasepe has asked the Inspector General for the EPA to investigate claims the agency hindered inquiries by conservative groups by charging fees routinely waived for watchdog and media groups.” Continue reading EPA inspector general investigating claims agency used fees to block FOIA requests

German government targets skeptic Fred Singer in 2013; FLASHBACK: Germans forced Singer’s family to flee Austria in 1938

For Fred Singer, the German government has come full circle in 75 years. Continue reading German government targets skeptic Fred Singer in 2013; FLASHBACK: Germans forced Singer’s family to flee Austria in 1938

German government targets climate skeptics in 123-page pamphlet; ‘Spreaders of half-truths and misinformation’

If you’re in Germany, you can just goose-step your way to the nearest bookstore — if it’s not already in flames or it’s front windows already shattered. Continue reading German government targets climate skeptics in 123-page pamphlet; ‘Spreaders of half-truths and misinformation’

Expert: Flu vaccine might be less beneficial and less safe than has been claimed, and the threat of influenza appears overstated.

CDC studies are “simply implausible” and likely the product of the ‘healthy-user effect’ (a propensity for healthier people to be more likely to get vaccinated than less healthy people). Continue reading Expert: Flu vaccine might be less beneficial and less safe than has been claimed, and the threat of influenza appears overstated.

Obama’s Agenda 21 point man: Obscure White House sustainability chief wields vast powers

“[Jon] Powers also leads the interagency Steering Committee on Federal Sustainability, which includes a “sustainability officer” from every executive agency in the government.” Continue reading Obama’s Agenda 21 point man: Obscure White House sustainability chief wields vast powers

Food police forced to admit call for drastic salt reduction not supported by evidence

In the wake of the new Institute of Medicine report, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (AKA the “Food Police”) admits its drastic dietary salt recommendations are baseless. Continue reading Food police forced to admit call for drastic salt reduction not supported by evidence