How science makes environmental controversies worse
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the idea that scientific inquiry is inherently and unavoidably subject to becoming politicized in environmental controversies, and conclude that the value bases of disputes underlying environmental controversies must be fully articulated and adjudicated through political means before science can play an effective role in resolving environmental problems.
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About: This article is published in Environmental Science & Policy. The article was published on 01 Oct 2004. and is currently open access. The article focuses on the topics: Science policy & Discipline.
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