All Lobbying articles – Page 4
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NewsDecadal plan to boost Australian chemistry
Commercial opportunities to take centre stage in a country that has historically failed to capitalise on its strong research base
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NewsSupreme Court lets EPA’s mercury pollution regulations stand
Obama’s controversial Mercury and Air Toxics Standards have been upheld by the US Supreme Court
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NewsThousands of pollinators at risk of extinction
Global assessment says pesticides are partly to blame for endangering bees and other pollinators
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NewsConcerns grow among scientists over new ‘anti-lobbying’ rules
Researchers petition against new regulations that could prevent them advising policymakers
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NewsEarth sciences society urged to refuse ExxonMobil sponsorship
Over 100 geoscientists are calling on the American Geophysical Union to reject ExxonMobil funding for events
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NewsUniversity leaders warn EU exit would harm UK research
More than 100 university heads claim a Brexit would damage the country’s position as a global leader in science
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NewsTurkish academics face repression after criticising government
Protests against Turkey’s military actions in Kurdish area spark arrests and harassment
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NewsSexism cases ‘tip of the iceberg’, says head of US science organisation
More must be done to combat harassment in science, according to outgoing AAAS president Geraldine Richmond
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NewsEnvironmental scientist calls for extensive climate mitigation studies
Carbon dioxide removal operations will need to start by 2020 if emissions targets are not met
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NewsScientists call on Iran to free jailed chemist
Open letter signed by chemistry Nobel laureates claims professor’s imprisonment is unlawful
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NewsJailing of retired Iranian chemist linked to nuclear deal
Six year sentence on propaganda and activism charges believed to be result of support for nuclear negotiations that angered hardliners
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Research bodies urge UK government to protect science funding
Nearly 200 organisations call to ‘cement the UK as a global leader in R&D’
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Sandia contractor to pay $4.8m to settle illegal lobbying charges
Lockheed Martin subsidiary allegedly misappropriated public funds to lobby Congress for a contract extension
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NewsTie funding to lab safety, urges Sheri Sangji's sister
Funding from US research agencies should be linked to a PI’s safety record, says the sister of UCLA lab accident victim
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EU bans endocrine disruptor from textile imports
Activists celebrate ban on imported clothing containing nonylphenol ethoxylates after long campaign against them
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NewsUS chemical industry lobby group in the hot seat again
Union of Concerned Scientists calls for greater transparency in the political activities of American Chemistry Council and member companies
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NewsUK ordered to clean up NO2 pollution immediately
Government must come up with a new plan to tackle illegal pollution by the end of the year
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Proposed ozone rule could cut US GDP by $1.7 trillion
US manufacturing association report claims tighter ozone standard would carry $1.1 trillion in compliance costs
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NewsPlea for EU to act on GM from plant scientists
Open letter from top researchers decries politicisation of the approval process for genetically modified crops
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NewsEuropean scientists rally to protest jobs and funding crisis
Marches across the continent aim to raise the plight of research and emphasise its economic importance