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Be open about any uncertainty in policy advice, scientists told

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SciDev.net

Publication Date
2013-02-14

[BRIGHTON] Scientists should avoid feeling that they must present a consensus on advice they give policymakers, and recognise the importance of being open about scientific uncertainty, a symposium in Brighton, United Kingdom, was told last week (6-7 February).

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