Monday, August 30, 2010

Under fire from industry, scientific panel is 'gutted'

[Comment:  Always follow the money... and so we lose objectivity and human health is sacrificed for profit yet again.]
 

"Five out of nine members of a scientific panel that advises the state on toxic chemicals have been fired in recent weeks, following disputes with the chemical industry and a conservative group that targets environmental laws.
 
Panel members, including Froines, have come under fire over the years when their designation of certain substances as toxic came at a cost to industry."

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