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ENVIRONMENTALISTS SUE EPA FOR DATA TO BACK PRUITT'S CLIMATE REMARKS

From: Bloomberg

“Environmentalists sued the EPA on April 13 to provide documents that back Administrator Scott Pruitt’s assertion that human activity isn’t the largest factor driving…

EPA STAFFER LEAVES WITH A BANG, BLASTING AGENCY POLICIES UNDER TRUMP

From: Washington Post

“When Mike Cox quit, he did so with gusto. After 25 years, he retired last week from the Environmental Protection Agency with a tough message for the boss, Administrator…

EPA: INVESTIGATOR BACKS WHISTLEBLOWER ON FAULTY LEAD INSPECTIONS

From: Greenwire

“Wilde filed her disclosure through the nonprofit Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. "Proper inspections are needed to prevent children and pregnant…

EPA WATCHDOG COULD SPARK INTERNAL CLASH OVER PRUITT'S CLIMATE DENIAL

From: Inside Climate News

“EPA implemented its scientific integrity policy, along with other science-centric agencies, after the Obama administration called for agencies to strengthen…

EPA SET TO LOSE KEY PREVENTION PROGRAMS UNDER BUDGET CUTS

From: Colorlines

“"We understand the core missions of EPA are antipollution enforcement and regulation. They appear to be substantially cutting both," said Jeff Ruch, executive director…


News Releases

EPA STACKS DECK ON POLLUTION PERMIT APPEALS

Washington, DC — Challenging a pollution discharge permit issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be much more challenging under a proposal the agency just unveiled, according…

EPA DECLINES TO AVERT MASS-CASUALTY REFINERY ACCIDENTS

Despite Near Misses, Agency Claims Ignorance on Hydrogen Fluoride Risks

NEW EPA APPOINTEE AWASH IN TOXIC RECUSALS

Regional Administrator for New England Carries Heavy Baggage from Dow

FOREVER CHEMICAL REQUIRES CRADLE-TO-GRAVE APPROACH

To Stem Exponential Spread All PFAS Chains Must Be Classified Hazardous

EPA FUMBLES ARTIFICIAL TURF SCIENCE

Agency Had No Scientific Basis for Downplaying Toxic Exposure Risks