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When science is sealed by the courts

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Scientists are criticizing the refusal of Exxon Corp, Alaska, and the federal government to release data on the cleanup of the 1989 oil spill in Prince William Sound. The data is being withheld due to lawsuits pending against Exxon.

Author: Holloway, Marguerite
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1991
Crude petroleum and natural gas, Petroleum refining, Research, Cases, Reports, Petroleum industry, Pollution, Alaska, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Disaster, 1989, XON, Exxon Mobil Corp., Oil spills, Prince William Sound

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The big nada: inaction may stifle the UNCED agreements

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The treaties that were signed at the Jun 1992 UNCED have not been implemented, and the funds that were pledged have not been sent. However, many observers believe that UNCED will eventually provide benefits.

Author: Holloway, Marguerite
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Evaluation, International aspects, United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992

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Sustaining the Amazon

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Tropical scientists are trying to promote economic development while preserving the Brazilian rain forest. Science and industry hope to cooperate in avoiding exploitation while promoting conservation.

Author: Holloway, Marguerite
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Protection and preservation, Sustainable development, Amazon River region, South America, Rain forests

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