This article is one in a series. For the other articles, please see: INDEX: “Why You Can’t Trust Government Science” This article is continued from: Old Ideas, Old Science Cripple Federal Regulation Rigid Lab Protocols Encourage Under-Reporting Of Adverse Effects The Boston University study notes that, “The main means of controlling the quality of […]
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Secret Chemicals: What The Government Won’t Tell You, Can Kill
This article is one in a series. For the other articles, please see: INDEX: “Why You Can’t Trust Government Science” Most of the studies that the federal government uses to determine the safety of chemicals is conducted by corporations or their contractors. That work is done by people with financial conflicts of interest and […]
Why You Can’t Trust Corporate & Federal Regulatory “Science”
This article is one in a series. For the other articles, please see: INDEX: “Why You Can’t Trust Government Science” On One Hand: Trustworthy Science Is published, Is peer-reviewed, Discloses conflicts of interest (or even better has none), and Makes public all the data and other information to allow its results to be verified […]
People Trust Scientists, Mistrust Government, Corporations
This article is one in a series. For the other articles, please see: INDEX: “Why You Can’t Trust Government Science” Most people’s lists of “The 10 Biggest Lies” contains the statement that, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.” Sadly, that applies to regulatory science as well as our upcoming series […]
Evolving Connections Between Phthalates and Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes
In short: scientific evidence increasingly finds that phthalates are connected with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. More research is needed. The following excerpts come from peer-reviewed studies published in 2014 and 2015. Note, the term “epigenetics” refers to a process in which the activity of a gene can be controlled, blocked or overexpressed by mechanisms […]
Driving Innovation: How Stronger Laws Pull Safer Chemicals into the Market
The following is excerpted from PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT: DRIVING INNOVATION: HOW STRONGER LAWS PULL SAFER CHEMICALS INTO THE MARKET and makes a solid case that chemical industry rants against protecting the general public are false. People OR Profits? “A common refrain by the regulated (or soon-to-be regulated) industry is that stricter laws over […]
Phthalate Research: News & Peer-Reviewed Scientific Studies
This is one of a series of articles. The following are others in the series. If the link is not active, it means that the article is in progress but not finished. Phthalate Background & Hazards Where Phthalates Are Found Phthalate Research: News & Peer-Reviewed Scientific Studies Avoiding Phthalates Tesla Terror: Can That New Car […]
Phthalate Background & Hazards
This is one of a series of articles on phthalates. The following are others in the series. If the link is not active, it means that the article is in progress but not finished. Phthalate Background & Hazards Where Phthalates Are Found Phthalate Research: News & Peer-Reviewed Scientific Studies Avoiding Phthalates Tesla Terror: Can That […]
Where Phthalates Are Found
This is one of a series of articles on phthalates. The following are others in the series. If the link is not active, it means that the article is in progress but not finished. Phthalate Background & Hazards Where Phthalates Are Found Phthalate Research: News & Peer-Reviewed Scientific Studies Avoiding Phthalates Tesla Terror: Can That […]
Chemical Touted In BPA-Free Products May Cause Heart Problem.
Many “BPA-free” products have substituted an almost identical chemical to BPA that has its own health-causing effects. The substitute, bisphenol S (BPS) has the basic chemical structure as bisphenol A (BPA). Evidence is not mounting that the use of BPS is a “bait and switch” scheme designed for promoting products instead of health. As a […]