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Date: February 20, 2019 at 23:12:12
From: Logan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Should Scientific Freedom Award Be Revoked Based on Controversial Find |
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Should Scientific Freedom Award Be Revoked Based on
Controversial Findings that Glyphosate has Role in
Chronic Kidney Disease?
2019 Award Winners
This year, the AAAS was slated to present the
Scientific Freedom and Responsibility award to two
human health researchers who have published papers
linking glyphosate exposure to chronic kidney disease
of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lankan farmers:
2019 Award Retracted Amid Controversy Over
Glyphosate's True Danger
According to Gunatilake and Jayasumana, consumption
of glyphosate-contaminated water may contribute to
chronic kidney disease by facilitating the transport
of heavy metals such as arsenic and cadmium into the
kidneys.14
The AAAS award announcement incited a rash of
critique by defenders of glyphosate, leading the AAAS
to issue another statement just two days later,
saying the organization is "taking steps to reassess
the 2019 Award for Scientific Freedom and
Responsibility, after concerns were voiced by
scientists and members. This award will not be
presented … as originally planned while we further
evaluate the award selection."
(Incidentally, AAAS CEO Rush Holt announced his
retirement on that same day.)
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Date: March 02, 2019 at 16:07:10
From: georg, [DNS_Address]
Subject: "defenders of glyphosate" sounds very fishy to me |
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the first thing that comes to mind is, "follow the money"
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