How did we ever get to the madness of a hazard-based precautionary policy approach? Through those relentless possibilists.
Author: RiskMonger
Twelve Lies Organic Lobbyists Commonly Spread about Pesticides
The organic food industry lobby has no qualms about lying about food risks. Here are the 12 most common.
The Two Paths to Policy
Policy-makers today need to choose between the risk-based or hazard-based route to policy management.
How “Organic” is a Marketing Concept
The Risk-Monger’s list of six marketing tricks that have built the organic industry business empire.
Don’t buy an electric car!
As the UK plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, perhaps we should ask: Are electric cars sustainable?
Reblog from 2011.
Eight Tips on How to Grab the Bully by the Horns
When the activist bully bullshit hits the fan, how should we react? Three case studies.
EU Funding of NGOs: Europarl Debate follow-up.
In today’s Europarl event on EU funding of NGOs, I presented a case study of how Friends of the Earth is abusing the Commission’s lack of scrutiny.
A Summer Homage to Farmers
See the French translation As many of us prepare to escape the summer heat by taking a holiday at the beach or at higher altitudes, spare a thought for the farmers working through the summer in full sun and against the elements. Before you toss that steak on the BBQ, spread those perfect strawberries on…
How Cargill Can Decimate Africa
By getting in bed with the organic food lobby, Cargill is hoping to take over a rich niche sector. This will end badly for smallholders.
When Activists Pretend to be Journalists: Stéphane Horel and her Monsanto Rage
When an activist pretends to be a journalist and asks you questions, keep a copy and publish it so others can see the source.
Fighting the Myths of Isogluphosphate
Isogluphosphate is not dangerous. Banning it will devastate EU snack production.
Glypho-nicotinoids and “Junck-Science”: Who is Really Responsible for EU Food Safety Regulations?
Junck-science: the art of creating scientific disagreement so that undesired evidence and facts can be ignored and kept out of the policy process for as long as possible.
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