Sens. David Vitter and James Inhofe, and Rep. Darrell Issa write to Obama science chief John Holdren complaining about the administration’s failure to live up to its own scientific integrity standards. Continue reading Senators hit Obama admin for 'collapse' of federal scientific integrity
Revenge of Lamarck: New study casts doubt on Mendelian genetics?
Epigenetics is the new frontier in junk science-based health and environment scares. You read it here first. Continue reading Revenge of Lamarck: New study casts doubt on Mendelian genetics?
Study misleads on urban heat island effect
When you can’t convince ’em, confuse ’em. Continue reading Study misleads on urban heat island effect
New eco-scare: 'Microplastic' from washing machines
Got a washboard and tub? Continue reading New eco-scare: 'Microplastic' from washing machines
Older women needlessly suffer from HRT scare
Menopausal symptoms got you down — even after menopause? Blame the HRT scare industry. Continue reading Older women needlessly suffer from HRT scare
UN: All bad weather of past 40 years caused by climate change
The UN is trying to exploit deaths caused by ongoing heavy Central American rains. Continue reading UN: All bad weather of past 40 years caused by climate change
EPA air rule foes labeled 'health deniers'
Welcome to the home of “health denial.” Continue reading EPA air rule foes labeled 'health deniers'
Coin toss immunity: Glaxo's malaria vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline’s malaria vaccine is possibly better than nothing — but even in the best light, it’s still dilly-dallying. Continue reading Coin toss immunity: Glaxo's malaria vaccine
Duke Energy kills endangered bat, stops wind farm
“Thirty-five windmills at a western Pennsylvania wind farm have been silenced at night since a bat that belongs to an endangered species was found dead under one of the turbines.” (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
Sun Not Shining on State Solar Subsidies
“Michigan Capitol Confidential took a look back at the nine solar power companies that were approved for state tax credits. Many have fizzled with reports that the companies are laying off employees at a time they were supposed to have been adding jobs.” (Michigan Capitol Confidential)
JAMA in 1911: Saccharin a drug
One hundred years ago this week, the Journal of the American Medical Association bemoaned extensions on the legal use of saccharin. Continue reading JAMA in 1911: Saccharin a drug
Greens go after Disney for illegal child lead exposures
Apparently Disney doesn’t greenwash hard enough. Continue reading Greens go after Disney for illegal child lead exposures