A Chemical Conflict of Interest?

Living on Earth

The government agency charged with evaluating the toxicity of the chemical Bisphenol A has hired a private consulting company to do the lion’s share of the prep work for them. But it turns out that the consulting company’s other clients include the manufacturers of the very same chemical. Los Angeles Times reporter Marla Cone joins host Bruce Gellerman to discuss the details.

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