Proposed EPA “Transparency” Rule Criticized
Shawna Williams | Jul 18, 2018
Opponents of the guidelines, which would bar results of many public health studies from use in policy making, include scientific and healthcare organizations.
EPA Postpones Decision on Rule to Restrict Scientific Input
EPA Postpones Decision on Rule to Restrict Scientific Input
It will be more than a year before the agency institutes or rejects the controversial changes proposed by former EPA head Scott Pruitt.
It will be more than a year before the agency institutes or rejects the controversial changes proposed by former EPA head Scott Pruitt.
Supreme Court Nominee Draws Concern from Environmentalists
Catherine Offord | Jul 10, 2018
President Trump’s pick, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, has often opposed court involvement in environmental and health regulations.
Scott Pruitt Steps Down From EPA
Bob Grant | Jul 5, 2018
The embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator resigns amid persistent questions about his ethics and use of taxpayer dollars.
Pressure Mounts for EPA’s Scott Pruitt to Quit
Catherine Offord | Jun 14, 2018
Republicans and conservative media outlets are turning on the agency administrator as allegations of ethical misconduct and excessive spending pile up.
Hundreds of EPA Workers Leave the Agency
Aggie Mika | Sep 6, 2017
Buyouts offered to more than 1,200 Environmental Protection Agency employees prompted the surge in departures.
EPA Requires Political Approval of Grants
Aggie Mika | Sep 6, 2017
An aide to President Donald Trump has final say over grants at the Environmental Protection Agency and has nixed close to $2 million of the agency’s awards.
Trump Nominates Toxicologist for Key EPA Position
Diana Kwon | Jul 19, 2017
Michael Dourson, a former staffer at the Environmental Protection Agency, has controversial ties to industry.
EPA and Interior Department Overhaul Scientific Advisory Boards
Aggie Mika | May 9, 2017
In an effort to split from the Obama administration, EPA replaces scientists from a central advisory board while the Interior department freezes 200 plus advisory groups.