Carl is the National Reporter at National Observer, where he covers the science and economics of climate change, the low-carbon economy and federal politics. Previously he worked as second-reader reporter for the Wall Street Journal, covering national economic indicators set by Statistics Canada. Carl is an advocate of the importance of journalism in a free society and has volunteered at a national journalism association. In 2018 he was nominated for a CAJ daily excellence award for his coverage of Canada's federal chief scientist.

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Farm documentary was part of pesticide PR strategy

The goal of the marketing efforts is to create more “shareworthy content” that would build public support for the use of pesticides and genetically modified organisms, according to the leaked presentation. It is coming to light at a time when the industry is under scrutiny over public health concerns that could prompt governments to impose tougher regulations that cut into profits.
Toxins in Canada
By Carl Meyer in News | March 27th 2019