The dangers of pseudo science

Distortion of science to promote protectionist agendas happens. Many countries are applying trade embargos against exporters as a result of isolating and identifying low-pathogenic strains of avian influenza in non-commercial birds in nature reserves or zoos following intensive surveillance.  By Simon Shane The emergence of a controversy in India involving alleged contamination of two multinational brands of carbonated beverages with pesticides is cause for concern.