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Risk and Science Studies Program
Source: Cato Institute
City: Washington, State: DC, Country: United States

Cato's program in risk and science studies, directed by Michael Gough, is devoted to the study of government risk assessment practices, their scientific validity, and their public policy impact.

Frankenfood frenzy
Source: Reason
Country: United States

Genetically modified crops may hold the key to treating malnutrition and reducing the use of chemicals, but luddites are set on barring their use. Reason provides this handy summary of the biotech food issue that links to articles, studies and other sources of information.

Junk science
Source: National Post
Country: United States

Canada's National Post dedicates a week to debunking pseudo-scientific mythology that distorts facts, exaggerates risks and politicizes science itself. (06/01)

Focus on the precautionary principle
Source: The Institute for Economic Affairs
Country: United States

IEA hosts a Web page with resources for those interested in understanding the perils of applying the "precautionary principle" in public policymaking. Included are links to a new book by Julian Morris and an article by Bruce Yandle. (11/00)

Criminalizing science
Source: Reason
Country: United States

Leading thinkers and commentators respond to a left-right alliance to outlaw "therapeutic cloning" and stigmatize genetic research.

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