A big victory for lab rats: Congress moves to limit chemical testing on animals

Not really a victory for the rats since they won’t be bred to start with. In any event, computer modeling and cell tests are hardly substitutes. Continue reading A big victory for lab rats: Congress moves to limit chemical testing on animals

Will state AGs make investing in fossil fuel companies illegal?

“If I were running a large university, like Columbia or Harvard, I would have to think very carefully about whether I’m not violating the law by holding these things.” Continue reading Will state AGs make investing in fossil fuel companies illegal?

EPA nixes financial disclosure request for PM advisory panel

“Apparently, the Ethics in Government Act does not include the public’s right to know what the EPA’s ethics actually are, or even whether they actually exist.” Continue reading EPA nixes financial disclosure request for PM advisory panel

EPA refuses to release science adviser financial conflict of interest documents

Apparently, the Ethics in Government Act does not include the public’s right to know what the EPA’s ethics actually are, or even whether they actually exist. Continue reading EPA refuses to release science adviser financial conflict of interest documents

Climate spin doctor took charge after professors’ ‘mistake’ called for prosecuting skeptics

“With the [heat] you’re getting it is probably pretty tempting to try and avoid any further media on this, but I think that’d be the wrong approach that cedes the issue to deniers.” Continue reading Climate spin doctor took charge after professors’ ‘mistake’ called for prosecuting skeptics