LAT: U.S. Scientists Say They Are Told to Alter Findings

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U.S. Scientists Say They Are Told to Alter Findings

More than 200 Fish and Wildlife researchers cite cases where conclusions were reversed to weaken protections and favor business, a survey finds.


By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer


More than 200 scientists employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say they have been directed to alter official findings to lessen protections for plants and animals, a survey released Wednesday says.

The survey of the agency's scientific staff of 1,400 had a 30% response rate and was conducted jointly by the Union of Concerned Scientists and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-scientists10feb10,0,4954654.story?coll=la-home-nation

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1. Appalling but not surprising - blivet** Science Privatization Scam n/t

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2. Teddy Roosevelt is spinning a vortex in his grave. n/t

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3. Junk science by fake scientists, why would a scientist with...

...real credibility and integrity ever consent to change results and destroy his or her reputation. This is the work of non-accredited persons or people who somehow beat the system and really have no idea of how to do real science.