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Top scientist alleges he was barred from studying mystery brain illness
- frogeyedpeas 2y agois this madcow part 2?
- leereeves 2y agoAccording to the article, this scientist and the doctor caring for the patients think it's environmental, possibly Roundup related. > But in the leaked email, [Coulthart] wrote that he believes an “environmental exposure – or a combination of exposures – is triggering and/or accelerating a variety of neurodegenerative syndromes” > Coulthart’s email emerged more than a year after [neurologist] Marrero pleaded with the Canadian government to carry out environmental testing he believed would show the involvement of glyphosate.
- Ancalagon 2y agoWhy would they need to be so secretive about it if that were the case? Certainly leads me to more conspiratorial lines of thought.
- happygolightly 2y agoNB gov is just typically very secretive for no reason... But also the province is joked to be essentially a fiefdom of the Irving family, for better or worse.
- 486sx33 2y ago“Sold my soul to Irving oil” “Pawned my soul to pay Irving oil” And the like …
- ilrwbwrkhv 2y agoOf course it is Canada. The place where mediocrity and corruption is so rampant.
- 1attice 2y agoThis is just the oddest take. What weird Canada-hating echo chamber did you just step out of? I've spent many years in the USA. It's got its merits, but generally, I prefer it up here. Things I like about it here: - We have a functioning federal government that can still pass bills; cf https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/us/politics/house-retirees.html?searchResultPosition=7 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/us/politics/house-retiree... - Our infrastructure is significantly less crumbly; I trust our bridges - I enjoy not being shot randomly - CBC Music (formerly CBC 2) is kind of amazing right now; I always used to regret that we didn't have NPR, but the deep-dives into jazz, blues, opera, classical, and R&B are national treasures; _After Dark_ is nearly always on in my home as I read myself to sleep.
- happygolightly 2y agoGlad I'm not alone in finding it to be a radio 2 renaissance. I loved Laurie Brown but Tarek is killing it on air. Choral concert on Sunday morning is divine. Deep dive bringing Feist and Iron and Wine to my parents? Yes please.
- K0balt 2y agoAt least we can be sure this has absolutely nothing to do with protecting the interests of agrochemical manufacturers! (/s)