Misleading use of scientific study results - Mediabugs error report for...
In a post about why consumers should prefer organic food (after Dr. Oz made waves saying it wasn't critical), a meta-analysis study on neurological problems in workers occupationally exposed to...
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In a piece about the benefits of organic food, a graph is given comparing the residues of the pesticide DDE on organic and conventionally grown kale. Unfortunately, the underlying source...
View ArticleTwice Mistaken - Mediabugs error report for Mother Jones
In his December 12, 2012 Mother Jones blog post ("Mark Bittman's Smart Take on Kids and Pesticides"), Tom Philpott quotes the following line from a commentary piece by New York Times columnist, Mark...
View ArticleEdmond Post Office Shooting - Mediabugs error report for Mother Jones
Sherrill said nothing as he immediately walked up to the shift supervisor, Richard Esser Jr., and shot him in the chest at closerange. Still silent, Sherrill stalked more victims throughout the winding...
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