Posts by The Center for Accountability in Science Team
Myth: Flint Is the Only U.S. City To Suffer a Tap Water Catastrophe
The toxic water in Flint, Michigan, might be the most well-known water catastrophe in the United States, but it is not the only one. Newark,
Philippines Approves Enriched Rice, Shuts Down Anti-GMO Critics
The Philippines finally shut out anti-science critics and approved the planting of “golden rice,” a vitamin-enriched rice that could help save nutritionally deficient children. As
Myth: Aluminum Cans Are Better for the Environment
Aluminum is quickly becoming a top trend in single-use packaging, but it isn’t any better for the environment than plastic. Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely,
Myth: Solar Panels Are Environmentally Clean
Solar panels are often touted as the environmentally friendly alternative energy source, but they carry many hidden environmental harms. To start, the solar cells themselves
Myth: America’s Tap Water Is In Good Shape
The American tap water system is in shambles. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the American tap water system a “C-” grade in its
Myth: Glass Bottles Are Better for the Environment
Glass bottles are often touted as the environmental alternative to plastic, but they are not. Glass is an energy-intensive product to make. More fossil fuels
42 Items Environmentalists Will Come for Next
There’s an old analogy about seeking political change: If you throw a frog into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out. But if
Myth: Nuclear Power Is Bad for the Environment
Nuclear energy generation is carbon neutral while also having enough power to run entire cities. The other fuel sources powerful enough to run cities today
Myth: Standard Filtered Water Pitchers Can Remove E. Coli
E. coli outbreaks in American tap water systems happen more often than you may think. Those concerned about their tap water supply often use a
Fake Meat Companies Hope to Weaponize Prop 65 to Harm Real Meat Industry
A PETA-linked group touting vegan diets issued a complaint with the state of California requesting that processed meats–things like sausage and bacon–be saddled with a