Tag Archives: cancer

IARC Under Fire from Scientists: Mission Outdated, Methods Lacking

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

Considering recently published scientific reviews on the International Agency on Cancer Research (IARC) concerning their methods and overall mission, as well as their specific conclusion on glyphosate, I thought the topic deserved an update of its own. I have written … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Science Speak

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

What would you say if you were worried about chemical X in your environment, and to reassure you, someone told you: Scientists finished their devious plot called project ABC, which looks at chemicals in our homes to see if they are … Continue reading →

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1. Does Glyphosate Cause Cancer?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by

The first in my series of 17 Questions About Glyphosate is the one topic made famous by a somewhat confusing classification system of potential cancer hazards. Much media and public attention on glyphosate followed after World Health Organisation subgroup, International Agency for Research … Continue reading →

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