All Policy articles – Page 31
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Appeal to European commission to ban glyphosate gets go-ahead
Environmental groups are urging EU citizens to sign petition to ban the pesticide’s use in the EU
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Obama says ‘science and reason matter’ in farewell speech
Outgoing US president warns action is needed on climate change
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Obama’s science legacy: rhetoric versus reality
Outgoing US president was a great spokesperson for science, but wasn’t able to translate that zeal into budget boosts
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Lords warns Brexit uncertainty ‘corrosive’
Report recommends bold action on funding and recruiting research superstars to maintain country’s position
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Cuts prompt fears of brain drain in Argentina
Argentina’s main research council slashes number of new scientists it will support by more than half
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Spending cap set to cripple Brazilian science for 20 years
Constitutional amendment will mean research funding will be frozen at current levels for two decades
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Swiss immigration compromise puts EU science back on the menu
Agreement to allow free movement will see Switzerland return to being a full member of the Horizon 2020 science programme
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Trump’s cabinet picks worry science community
Selections prompt fears of roll-back on environmental research and mass reorganisations of science agencies
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Canada’s triclosan verdict runs counter to US ban
Antibacterial agent can still be used in soaps but a government agency also concluded that it is toxic to aquatic life
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Brexit could push UK chemical manufacturing abroad
Industry leaders say tariff-free access to EU single market is top priority
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US budgets may remain frozen, harming science agencies
Congress might punt funding decisions for 2017 into the new year, worrying the science community
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Health agency calls for ban on neonicotinoid in Canada
Government body reports imidacloprid poses a threat to marine insects and soil-dwelling organisms
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Cut red tape to help innovation boom, says German chemistry sector
Leading organisations call for less bureaucracy and more funding to improve collaboration between universities and industry
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Chancellor reaffirms R&D funding boost in Autumn Statement
Pledge to build on UK’s innovation economy isn’t backed by further details
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Parliament to partner with UK academics
New fellowship scheme to promote evidence-based policymaking
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Prime minister’s vision for innovative UK welcomed
Speech to business lobby comes after Commons report called on government to reassure the country’s research community in wake of Brexit
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Spanish government disappoint researchers on science ministry
Resolution of political impasse unlikely to deliver higher profile for research