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Should Dow Get a Veto Over Government Scientists?

Andy Igrejas | Posted 04.30.2012

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Andy Igrejas

An obscure Congressional hearing on Tuesday became a flashpoint in a very important conflict: the attempt by the chemical industry to gain a veto over the work of government scientists. This time, however, the scientists fought back.

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Why We Must Ban BPA From Products Made For Children

Harvey Karp | Posted 11.17.2011

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Harvey Karp

In case you missed the flurry of recent news, scientists have serious doubts about the safety of BPA (bisphenol A). And that's alarming because this h...

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