Science Education & Policy

False Argument For U.S. Solar Subsidies: That It Prevents Pollution Deaths

Solar energy, with tens of billions in subsidies to keep it afloat, now employs more people than the fossil fuel alternative it is irrationally pitted against in media- coal.  Solar panels are fine for elites, just like organic food is- but like with organ ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Feb 10 2025 - 4:03pm

3 Pro-Science Action Items For EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Though the Trump administration has promised reform, there will be big challenges in that. Though high-profile jobs are appointees, the nuts-and-bolt ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Feb 16 2025 - 2:01pm

Anti-Science Epidemiologists Have A New Friend In Government

In September, epidemiologists out to scare people about homeopathic- "detectable"- levels of pesticides published a paper hoping to get journalists promoting fear and doubt about agriculture. Being the opposition to science in academia is a good ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Feb 18 2025 - 11:05am

Scientization Of Politics: Seed Oils Are The Latest Nocebo Fad

You may suddenly have read a lot about the dangers of seed oils- e.g. sunflower and canola oil- and wonder why this is just being discovered.  The harms weren't recently discovered, they've still never been discovered. They're not harmful so ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Feb 24 2025 - 10:33pm