Category Archives: science

Trump’s Expected Pick for Top USDA Scientist Is Not a Scientist

Posted on May 15, 2017 by David Posnett

Sam Clovis likely to be named undersecretary of the USDA department that manages research on everything from climate change to nutrition.   by Jessica Huseman Published in ProPublica, May 12, 2017, 7 p.m Sam Clovis speaks during a news conference … Continue reading →

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Gardeners Beware 2016: Bee-Toxic Pesticides Found in “Bee-Friendly” Plants Sold at Garden Centers Across the U.S.Gardeners Beware

Posted on May 13, 2017 by David Posnett

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If Stephen Hawking is right about Earth’s end, keep an eye on the deer

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Hawking says humanity is at great risk of mass extinction within the next 100 years. The Chicago Tribune  (May 8, 2017) Rex HuppkeContact Reporter It seems we’re all going to die fairly soon, but before that happens, we need to … Continue reading →

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If You See THIS Label On the Fruit Do Not Buy It at Any Cost!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by David Posnett

by ANYA V Most of us don’t know that the stickers attached to the fruits and vegetables are there for more than just scanning the price. The PLU code, or the price lookup number on the sticker can help you … Continue reading →

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NY Times’ new columnist: Global warming can’t be serious if activists have kids

Posted on April 30, 2017 by David Posnett

The New York Times’ indefensible hire of a climate denier keeps getting worse. After hyping itself as antidote to fake news, New York Times hires extreme climate denier New columnist Bret Stephens dismisses as “imaginary” the climate reality routinely reported by … Continue reading →

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Offshore Drilling on the Horizon?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter to the Editor Published in The East Hampton Star, April 27, 2017   On Sunday, Guild Hall hosted a program concerned with the preservation of the waters surrounding the East End. Flanked by scientists supporting their efforts, Deputy Town … Continue reading →

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Have the Plague? Me Neither. Thank Science!

Posted on April 27, 2017 by David Posnett

Thoughts on the March for Science  (By David and Rebecca Friedman, St. James) I joined tens of thousands of peaceful protesters on a rainy April Saturday at the Washington monument to “March for Science” along Constitution Avenue.  In spite of … Continue reading →

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Tom Price in a Nutshell

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

From Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Senator Received April 25, 2017 Dear David, Thank you for contacting me regarding your concerns about the nomination of Congressman Tom Price for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). I … Continue reading →

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Ignoring Science can be Dangerous

Posted on April 23, 2017 by David Posnett

There has been a public trend to treat scientific issues as no more than partisan issues.   Either you feel or believe that global warming is man-made or not. Either you feel or believe that immunizations are dangerous for your kids … Continue reading →

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Fake News

Posted on March 20, 2017 by David Posnett

The issue of “fake news” has been bothering me:  East Hampton Star under Guest Words. Along with the disdain of the current administration for science or any real data for that matter, just consider the infantile debate on the attendance … Continue reading →

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