This report approaches the complex issues surrounding "sound science" by discussing recent controversies, the role of science in general, what science is and what it can and cannot do - as the background for assessing the adequacy of science in ESA implementation; the role of science in legal and policy ESA context; legislation to address concerns relating to ESA science
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This report approaches the complex issues surrounding "sound science" by discussing recent controversies, the role of science in general, what science is and what it can and cannot do - as the background for assessing the adequacy of science in ESA implementation; the role of science in legal and policy ESA context; legislation to address concerns relating to ESA science
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Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Baldwin, Pamela & Alexander, Kristina.The Endangered Species Act and “Sound Science”,
report,
August 7, 2008;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc811040/:
accessed May 29, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
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