Biden administration accused of creating ‘gag policy’ for scientific research
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PEER | February 23, 2023
Nowak, now a University of Georgia professor, adds that transparency among government scientists is especially important because their salaries are paid for with taxpayer dollars. He argues that such a policy has no discernible upside but many significant downsides. He’s not alone. ...
Citing birds and bees, groups petition EPA to close pesticide loophole
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PEER | February 22, 2023
The U.S. should overhaul regulation of a class of insecticides tied to excessive honey bee and bird deaths, according to a citizen petition filed Wednesday with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by a coalition of more than 60 nonprofit groups. Specifically, the groups are ...
Broadly Supported Petition Urges EPA Reforms for Bee and Bird-Killing Pesticides
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Neonicotinoid insecticides targeted for wreaking eco-havoc despite lack of economic benefits ...
Public Health Scientist Sidelined by Industry Tactics
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PEER | February 21, 2023
Academic Freedom Complaint Filed with University at Albany Senate ...
Group asks UAlbany to investigate ‘wrongful retaliatory action’ against PCB researcher
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A group that promotes environmental integrity among public employees filed a complaint with the state University at Albany on Tuesday urging the school’s Senate to investigate what it called “wrongful retaliatory actions” against Dr. David O. Carpenter, the longtime ...