The Corrupt Heidelberg Appeal, and the corrupt S. Fred Singer
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Heidelberg Appeal to Heads of States and Governments Date: 18 Mar 1993 (est.)
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Scanned, barely legible, copy of "Heidelberg Appeal" deceptively crafted to mislead non-conspirator scientists and policy leaders that bad science comes from industry enemies, whereas, the organizers of this appeal were industry paid deception agents hired to deceive by using fraudulent science.
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(Mayo Clinic Document)
SUBJECT: The Heidelberg Appeal Date: 23 Mar 1993
Length: 1 page
Attaches materials regarding the Heidelberg Appeal, International Center for a Scientific Ecology (ICSE), and two ICSE conferences. Offers background on ICSE, noting the tobacco industry's "discreet" involvement "through the French NMA." States that the ICSE provides views to international government bodies regarding "what constitutes sound environmental science with regard to particular issues." Comments that involvement with ICSE comes at opportune time given President Clinton's sympathy to the coalition's messages.
Named Person:
* Lee, Peter N. (Biostatistician) Frequently funded by the tobacco industry to criticize and discount published and epidemiological studies that linked between tobacco smoking and health damage.
* Borelli, Thomas J. (Mgr., Corporate Scientific Affairs, PM 1990) Manager of Corporate Scientific Affairs for Philip Morris in 1990. Also worked for PM Corporate Services in Brussels.
* Clinton, William Jefferson (President, 1993-2001)
Named Organization:
* International Center for a Scientific Ecology
* IHT = Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University
Site: MN Depository
Company: Philip Morris
Date Loaded: 19 Nov 2001
Author: Wirz, Gerard (PM Corporate Services, Brussels c.1990-94) Gerard Wirz worked for Philip Morris Corporate Services, Inc. in Brussels. (PMI's Introduction to Privilege Log and Glossary of Names, Estate of Burl Butler v. PMI, et al, April 19, 1996)
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SUBJECT: The Heidelberg Appeal Date: 23 Mar 1993
Length: 1 page
Text of Scanned Document
To: Meeting Participants
From: Gerard WIRZ
Date: March 23, 1993
SUBJECT: The Heideiberg Appeal
Attached are some materials regarding an international coaIition of scientists based in Paris.
1. The "Heidelberg Appeal" and the coalition: This has now been endorsed by over 2,500 scientists, economists and intellectuals, including 70 Nobel Laureates. As an outgrowth, a new institution called the International Center for a Scientific Ecology has been established in Paris to provide views to govemment officials around the world on what constontiutes sound environmental science with regard to particular issues.
2. ICSE May Conference in Paris: On May 10 the Center for a Scientific Ecology will hold a conference to review the no-threshold and linerality assumptions often used in cancer risk assessment. ETS is on the agenda as one of the case examples, with P.N. Lee making a presentation. (Appeal, provisional conference agenda and subscription form are attached)
3. ICSE May Conference in Washington DC: Later in May a similar conference will be held in Washington DC. I am working with Tom Borelli to INDIRECTLY support the conference.
BACKGROUND
This coalition has its roots in the asbestos industry, but has become a broad and independent movement in a littlc bit less than a year. We are involved with the coalition through the French NMA, but we are being discreet because some of the coalition members are concerned about a "tobacco connection'.
Our srategy is to continue discreetly supporting the coalition and help it grow in size and credibility. The timing is particularly opportune because of Bill Clinton's sympathy to the messages of the coalition (see attached IHT article).
If you would like more information on how to help support thc movement, pIease contact me or Tom Borelli on the US side.
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Heidelberg Appeal to Heads of States and Governments Date: 19930318/R
Length: 1 page
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Date: 18 May 1993
Length: 1 page
PHILIP MORRIS CORPORATE SERVICES INC,
Rue Joseph II, 166
1040 Brussels
To: Distribution List Date: March 18, 1993
From: Gerard Wirz CC: Matt Winokur
Please find attached a copy of the Heidelberg Appeal and the announcement for a restricted
intexnational scientific seminar which will be held on May 10 in Paris.
The purpose of this coalition is to forewarn the authorities against decisions which axe supported
by pseudo-scientific or false,non-relevant data.
I will brief you on the background of this coalition when we meet on March 23, in Lausanne.
Distribution List
Tony Andrade
StiLf Carlson
Peter Martin
Helmut Reif
Clare Purcell
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Facsimile Coversheet Date: 18 Mar 1993
Length: 1 page
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(Philip Morris Documents)
Scientific Integrity in the Public Policy Process Semi-Final Program 930524 - 930525 the Madison Hotel 15th and M Streets, Nw Washington, D.C. Date: 19930525/D
Length: 2 pages
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Date: 11 Oct 1993
Length: 1 page
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International Center for A Scientific Ecology Meeting Date: 27 Apr 1993
Length: 1 page
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(RJ Reynold Tobacco Company files)
the "No Threshold" Argument. Date: Sep 1993
Length: 2 pages
Named Person:
* Delaney
* Ames
* Intl Center For Scientific Ecology
9. A 1993 International Conference concluded that threshold doses are likely to exist, and condemned the Delaney Amendment as making no scientific sense.
10. They affirmed that legislative decisions should not be supported by pseudo-scientific arguments or false and non-relevant data.
... The "No Threshold' Argument
Cancer causing substances (carcinogens) exist everywhere - in the food we eat,
the water we drink, the very air we breathe - they are ubiquitous and unavoidable.
But most have only been shown to be carcinogens in high-dose animal
experiments: whether they cause cancer in humans at low doses is speculation.
Because ETS is claimed to contain traces of such substances, and because it is
assumed sometimes that there is no safe level of exposure to carcinogens, it has
been suggested that inhaling someone else's tobacco smoke may cause lung
cancer in nonsmokers (the 'no threshold' argument).
... A Conference on Low Doses Of Carcinogens was held under the auspices of the
International Center for Scientific Ecology (Paris 1993) at which many professors
of science argued against the notion of a no safe dose level.
September 1993
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(Philip Morris Tobacco Company files)
International Center for A Scientific Ecology Guidelines for the Seminar on Linear Relationship for Risk Assessment of Low Doses of Carcinogens Date: Mar 18, 1993
Length: 1 page
* asbestos - MacDonald
* arsenic - Stohrer
* vinyl chloride monomer - Freiesleben
* DDT (...)
* saccarin - Cohen
* passive smoking P.N. Lee
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Is the Concept of Linear Relationship Between Dose and Effect Still A Valid Model for Assessing Risk Related to Low Doses of Carcinogens? A Restricted International Scientific Seminar 930510 - Paris (France) Date: 17 Feb 1993
Length: 5 pages
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Paris Meeting Date: 07 May 1993
Length: 1 page
Tobacco Advisory Council Fax
Subject: PARIS MEETING
I enclose information on the International Center for a Scientific Ecology Meeting to be held in Paris on
the 10th May. Peter Lee is participating. He will be sending us further Information and a report on the
meeting for the Scientific Committee which I will let you have when it comes.
Gill
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Guidelines for the Seminar on Linear Relationship for Risk Assessment of Low Doses of Carcinogens Date: 10 Feb 1993
Length: 1 page
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(Philip Morris Tobacco Company files)
PM / RJR Tobacco Task Force Date: 06 Jul 1993
Length: 89 pages
page 20:
Project Science Spokesperson
Lead Responsibility: PM: Tom Borelli
RJR:
Burson-Marsteller
APCO
ETS *
Time Line: -Searching
Description: Identify one or more scientists willing to speak on the ETS subject in support of our position. Place them in speaking opportunities.
Victor Han: Free up TI scientists; identify others for media.
Lead Responsibility: PM: Victor Han, Steve Parrish Burson-Marsteller
R JR:
Action:
*TB - Encouraged speakers participating at the George Mason University International
Institute's Scientific Integrity Conference to raise the ETS risk assessment as an example
of bad science. The conference was video taped and it will be reveiwed for statements
made on ETS. The video can be used to educate policy makers on the use of bad science
and public policy.
-PM TB - APCO/Burson Marsteller are identifying various environmental
symposia where ETS can be raised and various policy group speakers will
will be reviewed as possible candidates.
-Still looking
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Scientific Integrity in the Public Policy Process Semi-Final Program 930524 - 930525 the Madison Hotel 15th and M Streets, Nw Washington, D.C. Date: 19930525/D
Length: 2 pages
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THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR A SCIENTIFIC ECOLOGY The Center has been created at the beginning of Date:
Length: 2 pages
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER
FOR A SCIENTIFIC ECOLOGY
The Center has been created at the beginning of 1993 under the French law for non-profit organizations. The purpose is to answer the request from a number of the Heidelberg Appeal signatories in view to extend its impact in examining actual issues the scientific community is confronted with.
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Designer front group - TASSC Date: Mar 28, 1994
Length: 8 pages
page 4:
B. Expansion through the Supporters of the Heidelberg Appeal
The Heidelberg Appeal, an offshoot of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, currently has over 2,500 signatures from 96 countries. This appeal is a statement of principles that advocates the use of sound science -- not
emotions or irrational preconceptions-- as a basis for international policy
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decisions. The supporters of the Appeal are a loose-knit group. The effort to expand the support of the Appeal is handled through Dr. M. Saloman of International Center for Scienific Ecology (Paris).
In discussions with a number of our scientific supporters and with Dr. Fred Singer (a member of the Board of the International Center for Scientific Ecology), there is belief that this initial support could be organized into a more "formal movement" internationally.
The benefits of attempting to use this group as a basis of extending TASSC include:
Several of TASSC's scientists have signed the Appeal, providing
the opporunity to approach the supporters with a
"peer to peer"~ approach, i.e., a "Dear Colleague letter.
The supporters of the Appeal are truly a divese group of
scientists, representing a variety of diciplines and countries.
By working with this group, we might be able to ensure that
European TASSC is a broad-based group.
In signing the Appeal, this group expressed support of our basic
message. We know they will be receptive to the mission and
goals of TASSC.
C. Expansion Through Other Existing Groups
We are aware of a number of trade associations that are interested in the use of sound science. Through both the GCI/Grey and the Burson networks, we could identify existing companies, trade associations and organizations that may have an interest in promoting the use of sound science. Some of the associations that might be approached by Grey/GCI
page 6:
... GCI/Grey's expertise includes work with a number of clients, including the following industries impacted by science and environmental policy decisions: chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, waste management and motor industries, power generation, bio tech products, packaging and detergents, paint. They have advised clients on a number of issues, including:
* Agricultural manufacturing
* Animal testing
* Chlorine
* Dioxin~
* Toxic waste
* Ozone/CFC's
* Power generation
* Coastal pollution
* Lead in gasoline
* Polyurethanes
* Lubricants
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Proposal for the Organisation of the Whitecoat Project Date: 22 Feb 1988 (est.)
Length: 4 pages
2501254705-2501254708
Summarizes Whitecoat project "designed to support market-level ETS programmes within the PM EEMA and EEC markets." Outlines objectives of ETS programmes e.g. resisting smoking restrictions and restoring social acceptability of smoking. Mentions the Whitecoat Project is comprised of a Pro-active element, i.e. "to generate a body of scientific and technical knowledge in the field of ETS" etc., and a Reactive element: "to provide scientific and technical resources to challenge existing laws etc." Provides an organizational overview detailing what each component is responsible for, designating components as A, B, C, D. Includes ICIAR organizational chart.
Type: Report
Named Organization: ACVA
Center for Indoor Air Research (CIAR) (Industry formed/funded air research organzation)
Nonprofit organization funded by the tobacco industry. CIAR was formed in March 1988 by tobacco companies "to sponsor "high-quality research on indoor air issues and to facilitate communication of research findings to the broad scientific community."
Covington & Burling (Tobacco Industry law firm)
Tobacco industry law firm. Was involved in organizing the Whitecoat Project.
International Cenre for Indoor Air Research (ICIAR)
INFOTAB (Int'l Tobacco Information Clearinghouse for industry, NMAs)
ICOSI (International Commlssion on Smoking Issues) was formed around 1978. It was reorganized in 1980 or 1981 as INFOTAB. Infotab is an information clearinghouse that collects articles and legislatlve information. Data Is funnelled to Infotab by members of the industry. The founding companies are R.J. Reynolds International, BAT, Philip Morris, Reemtsma, Rothmans, Imperial andGallaher. The last three companies dropped in and out. A company had to give three years' notice to resign. BAT gave its notice to resign in late 1987 in conjunction with B&W's resignation from TI. BAT and B&W's resignations were partially because of the Barclay controversy. The companies pay the Infotab dues, but the beneficiaries include the national manufacturing associations(NMAs) . NMAs worldwide receive newsletters from Infotab. They can call and get information on various topics. G.C. Hargrove of BAT was on Infotab.
Philip Morris Incorporated (Philip Morris U.S.A.) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Philip Morris Co., Inc.)
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Philip Morris Co., Inc.
Shook Hardy & Bacon (Tobacco Industry law firm)
Tobacco Industry law firm based in Kansas City, KS.
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The ETS Program for 1991 Date: 1990 (est.)
Length: 6 pages
This 1991 budget from the Philip Morris (PM) collection describes tobacco industry activities to "maintain the controversy" on secondhand smoke.
Operation/Project: Project Whitecoat (Scientific Witness Project)
Global project to recruit respected scientists in developed countries around the world who would criticize the science on secondhand smoke, cast doubt on whether ETS harms people and "prolong the controversy" about the effects of environmental tobacco smoke on nonsmokers.
Named Organization: BCIA, Business Council on Indoor Air (PM funded, industry-formed indoor air quality group-)
Formed in 1988 "to address a growing mutual concern of a number of private companies representing a wide spectrum of industries about the serious national problem of poor indoor air quality." (2023920674/0683). Funded by Philip Morris (2023856052/6057)
Center for Indoor Air Research (CIAR) (Industry formed/funded air research organzation)
Nonprofit organization funded by the tobacco industry. CIAR was formed in March 1988 by tobacco companies "to sponsor "high-quality research on indoor air issues and to facilitate communication of research findings to the broad scientific community."
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
International Flight Attendants Association
INBIFO, Intitut Fur Biologische Forschung (Philip Morris' secret biological research lab in Europe)
"INBIFO" stands for Institut Fur Biologische Forschung, or Institute for Biological Research. It is located in Germany. Philip Morris acquired Inbifo on June 30, 1971. Its stated mission was "quantitative biological poduct evaluation" by using "comprehensive toxicological and physiological testing. Major activities are listed as: product evaluation and modifications, product ingredients and ETS-related technical knowledge and smoke components. Inhalation toxicology was a key feature of Inbifo. (Derived from Bates No. 2505235055/5088)
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Organization of Contacts with Whitecoats Date: 16 Nov 1987
Length: 1 page
... WE REALLY SHOULD: NOT BE SEEN FALLING OVER EACH OTHER WHEN CONTACTING INDEPENDENT SCIENTISTS.
WHEN I GAVE YOU THE OTHER DAY - IN CONFIDENCE - OUR LIST OF +WHITECOATS+, IT WAS PRECISELY WITH THE PURPOSE IN MIND OF AVOIDING DOUBLE APPROACHES. ...
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Project Brass: A Plan of Action for the ETS Issue Date: 23 Mar 1993
Length: 47 pages
This document, Project Brass: A Plan of Action for the ETS Issue, written by the Leo Burnett Company for Philip Morris (PM), reveals the potency of the threat the issue of Environmental Tobacco Smoke, or ETS, posed to the tobacco industry:
"For the first time, report provides alleged proof of link between ETS and cancer...Shifts argument from 'personal choice' to 'smoking is unhealthy for everyone'...Arms antis with scientific proof to go to OSHA...Fuels emotional hysteria of antis...Will likely accelerate efforts to prohibit/restrict smoking further...Alters image of smoker [from] 'Bad for him/her,' to 'smoker is bad for all of us.'...Puts further pressure on volume/revenue/profit trends."
The strategies Burnett proposed to fight the ETS issue were: to broaden the ETS issue to encompass total indoor air quality (and thus deflect attention away from the ETS issue), to use "credible third parties" to help the company fight public health measures, and to "create a sense of doubt about the EPA ETS report" [Page 30].
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[Scientists in ETS Program] Date: 20 Oct 1992
Length: 1 page
This internal memorandum from the Tobacco Institute reveals the increasing difficulty the tobacco industry has had in recruiting and retaining credible medical and scientific professionals to publish papers and testify on their behalf to help "maintain the controversy" on secondhand smoke. Scientific and medical professionals who testify publicly on behalf of the tobacco industry risk losing their own credibility. This memo discusses the problem of attrition among medical, statistical, toxicological and epidemiological "experts" that the Tobacco Institute lined up to publish papers and testify at public hearings in its "Scientific Witness Program."
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Ets Date: 11 Jul 1989
Length: 10 pages
Outlines cost and extent of ETS "scientific witness" (Whitecoat) program for 2 years ($2.5 million, not including legal costs). To G. Bible from Andrew Whist, July, 1989.
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INTERNATIONAL ETS CONSULTANT PROGRAM
i. Total Number of Scientists Recruited: 70
EEC 45
EEMA 9
Asia 8
Australia - 3
Canada 5
2. Affiliated with universities: 49
EEC 31
EEMA 7
Asia 6
Australia - 1
Canada 4
3. Private consultants: 21
EEC 14
EEMA 2
Asia 2
Australia - 2
Canada .... 1
4. Disciplines covered:
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Pulmonary Medicine
Occupational Hygiene
Toxicology
Pharmacology
Risk Assessment
Chemistry
Biology
Building Systems
5. Average annual fees:
No retainers paid. Compensation on basis of time
spent. $15,000 to $20,000 per year on average.
6. Scientific Conferences (not including press briefings):
EEC 12
EEMA 6
Asia 7
Australia - 0
L/A 6
Canada 5
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The ETS Program for 1991 Date: 1990 (est.)
Length: 6 pages
"Science Objectives" were estimated to cost a whopping $16,688,400 and included "Develop and support activities and research which maintain the controversy..." about secondhand smoke and "Maintain research activity...to provide support for our position."
Among the "Science Objectives" were "Develop[ing] and support[ing] activities and research which maintain the controversy" about tobacco smoke.
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Invited Panelists 930510 Seminar Date: 18 Mar 1993 (est.)
Length: 2 pages
Two months before a pseudo-science conference, this document is deposited in Philip Morris Tobacco Company files. This kind of detail over every element of the planning and conduct of the May 10, 1993 ICSE conference is proof positive that the conference was tobacco supported and operated to generate usable results in science deceptions by tobacco companies. The conference was fraudulent science by craft and design.
Taken together with the AdTI phoney science reports, S. Fred Singer is caught in an inescapable trap of his own making, that he perverted science to advance serial murder corporations to keep killing longer.
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'is the Concept of Linear Relationship Between Dose and Effect Still A Valid Model for Assessing Risk Related to Low Doses of Carcinogens?' Notes on An International Scientific Ecology Held on 9030510 in Paris Date: 13 May 1993
Length: 12 pages
Notes on an International Scientific Seminar
organized by the
International Center for a Scientific Ecology
held on i0 Nay 1993 in Paris
Author : P N Lee
Date : 13.5.93
... Having said that, it was notable that no members of environmental organizations had been invited to the conference, so counter-arguments were often not made. ...
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Thoughts on Tassc Europe Date: 25 Mar 1994
Length: 8 pages
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Guidelines for the Seminar on Linear Relationship for Risk Assessment of Low Doses of Carcinogens Date: 10 Feb 1993
Length: 1 page
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* Intl Center for A Scientific Ecology
* Seminar Linear Relationship Risk Assess
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