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Syngenta's Letter to the Editor, The New Yorker


USA
February 12, 2014

Regardless the one-sided nature of Dr. Hayes’ story amplified by your article, “A Valuable Reputation,” posted online February 3, the atrazine story is really about solid, reproducible science. More than a decade of research, reviews and panel investigations showed Hayes’ allegations to be unsubstantiated. His “science” has never been replicated, nor has EPA seen his data. Contrast that with the Kloas amphibian study, which was conceived, monitored and audited by EPA, as well as reviewed by EPA and its Scientific Advisory Panels. This fully available, GLP-conducted and published mega-study led years ago to a straightforward conclusion: Atrazine does not affect frog sexual development – an important conclusion missed in this lengthy article.

It is disheartening that the story disparages the “sound science campaign.” Fully transparent, reproducible science is the heart of the scientific method and foundation of U.S. regulatory law. U.S. policy should remain based on well-tested, solid research. Such science has repeatedly confirmed atrazine’s safety and its benefit to the environment, the economy and global food security.

Sincerely,

Ann Bryan
Senior Manager, External Communications
Syngenta
 



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Published: February 12, 2014



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