Handy Guide to Political Interference in Science
The Union of Concerned Scientists has just released The A to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science:
In recent years, scientists who work for and advise the federal government have seen their work manipulated, suppressed, distorted, while agencies have systematically limited public and policy maker access to critical scientific information. To document this abuse, the Union of Concerned Scientists has created the A to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science.
The guide highlights environmental, public health, pollution, and national security issues using a periodic table design:
Lots of interesting issues are profiled, including federal government and industry interference in science involving mercury, lead, pesticides, and Ground Zero air pollution.
Check it out …
