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Lawyers For Mining Companies Threaten Scientific Journals

Posted by samzenpus on from the you-can't-handle-the-truth dept.

An anonymous reader writes "ScienceInsider got hold of a threatening letter that lawyers for the mining industry sent to various scientific journals (PDF) concerning data from the U.S. 'Diesel Exhaust in Miners Study.' Many occupational health researchers believe the study will show a link between diesel exhaust and cancer. A handful of scientists have commented on the letter and its implications."

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  1. it's by sveinb · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ITS

    1. Re:it's by ThePhilips · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Definately.

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    2. Re:it's by snowgirl · · Score: 1, Offtopic

      There's all sorts of reasons someone might not spell well. So who cares?

      Because presumably, this stuff goes through an editorial process....

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    3. Re:it's by hawguy · · Score: 1, Offtopic

      ITS

      Naa, they were using "it's" as a contraction for "it has", i.e. " A handful of scientists have commented on the letter and it has implications"