EPA science: casualty of election politics
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The crisis in science at the Environmental Protection Agency has its genesis in federally mandated environmental strategies. Attempts to restructure the organization and its mission aim to correct the agency's scientific base. While the institution of a peer-review process is a sound strategic plan, the centralized organizational structure could undermine science by shifting focus and funds away from research efforts. Efforts by Congress to rectify the EPA's regulatory process need to be supported by scientifically sound environmental policies.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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Risk and the inadequacy of science
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Purely scientific methods are inadequate in the process of risk evaluation. Risk has both objective and subjective aspects. Difficulties in quantification, compounded by differences in value judgements necessitate increased openness in risk assessment and the participation by non-scientists in the process of risk evaluation. The inclusion of non-experts at the outset of the process sets a broader scientific agenda that gives rise to useful input, an awareness of hidden assumptions and focuses attention to the relevant science.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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