CountryWolf07
06-24-2008, 02:29 PM
Recent studies by Dr. JoAnn Burkholder have provided stronger evidence to implicate Pfiesteria piscicida, a dinoflagellate, in massive fish kills and mysterious human ailments in Mid-Atlantic coastal waters. However, Dr. Burkholder is claiming that politicians are ignoring her findings and her recommendations to deal with the problem by limiting sewage, animal wastes, and other sources of nutrients that support their growth. She states "It's clearly a case of science being held hostage by economic fears and political interests."
How much influence do you think scientists and researchers should have over policy decision making? Should protecting the environment always take precedence over economic issues. Is there a deciding factor?
How much influence do you think scientists and researchers should have over policy decision making? Should protecting the environment always take precedence over economic issues. Is there a deciding factor?