Mercury

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Consumer Reports’ Fishy Advice to Pregnant Woman: Skip the Tuna

9/4/2014 2:27 PM ET
Magazine’s special report about mercury exposure disputes FDA guidelines, urges people to tell FDA to change recommendations.
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New York Times Misleads Readers to Bash Tuna Industry

6/26/2013 10:54 AM ET
Times claimed ‘no factual errors’ in factually inaccurate Mark Bittman blog.

Obama Backs EPA War on Coal, While Networks Ignore Harm to Industry

6/15/2011 6:01 PM ET
Major utility announces proposal to retire power plants, layoff workers and spend billions to comply with 'pending' regulations.

Textbook Example: How the Media Propagates the Mercury-Contaminated Fish Myth

6/4/2010 2:12 PM ET
National Fisheries Institute debunks 'Dr. Oz' talking points that exaggerate the dangers of mercury in seafood.

'Nightly News' Jumps Onboard Mercury- in- Fish Alarmism

12/31/2008 11:11 AM ET
NBC report is just the latest relying on information from advocacy groups to undermine confidence in seafood safety.

CBS Lauds Vaccines, Admits 'No Idea of What Actually Causes Autism'

6/5/2008 1:38 PM ET
'Evening News' reminds viewers protection from diseases outweighs potential risks from vaccinations.

Too Little, Too Late - Media Discover Mercury in Fluorescent Bulbs

3/26/2008 2:13 PM ET
Journalists' beloved 'eco-friendly' lights now considered more dangerous than originally thought, after government mandate required their use.

UPDATE: Scare-Mongering Over Sushi

1/24/2008 4:56 PM ET
Calls came out from the National Fisheries Institute and others for major corrections to a one-sided, sensationalistic story on "risky" levels of mercury found in tuna sushi (photo of culprit on ...

'Today' Lights Up Your Life with Puff Piece on Replacing Bulbs

1/23/2008 4:51 PM ET
Vieira changes one light bulb in her house, praises government mandate for compact fluorescents, and forgets to mention her big boss profits from their sale.
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