May 01 2 top EPA aides leave agency amid ethics investigations By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt is announcing the departure of two top aides amid ethics investigations at the agency. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 12:39 Coal ash raising concerns over health risks in Puerto Rico By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green Residents of Guayama, home to Puerto Rico’s only coal-burning power plant for 15 years, have been diagnosed with cancer, heart and respiratory diseases that they fear are related to coal ash exposure. Ivette Feliciano reports on the concerns of Puerto… Continue watching
Apr 26 EPA chief Scott Pruitt says he did know about pay raises By Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt concedes he did have some knowledge of big pay raises awarded to two close aides. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH LIVE: EPA chief Scott Pruitt testifies before House panel amid ethics allegations By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Scott Pruitt will testify beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Pruitt is likely to face sharp questions about his spending decisions, and his answers could prove crucial in determining whether he stays atop EPA. Continue reading
Apr 25 EPA security chief worked for tabloid publisher with ties to Trump By Michael Biesecker, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press EPA special agent Pasquale "Nino" Perrotta performed regular work for National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc. during the 2016 election, according to person with knowledge of the company's internal workings. Continue reading
Apr 24 EPA chief Pruitt signs proposal limiting what kind of scientific studies can be used by federal regulators By Michael Biesecker, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Pruitt said the change, long sought by chemical manufacturers and fossil fuel companies, would increase transparency in the agency's decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available. Critics said the policy shift is… Continue reading
Apr 23 EPA documents say Pruitt’s requested sweep for hidden listening devices didn’t meet government standards By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The EPA office determined the sweep was "very basic and cursory" and "did not employ the equipment, proper certification, or necessary processes" to be approved by the U.S. government for sensitive facilities. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 25:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 22, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, April 22, Earth Day raises awareness about plastic pollution, and EPA chief Scott Pruitt comes under scrutiny for past conflicts of interest. Also, why African-American families are increasingly choosing homeschooling. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New… Continue watching
Apr 19 EPA watchdog opens latest investigation into Scott Pruitt’s spending By Associated Press The internal watchdog at the Environmental Protection Agency has launched yet another investigation of travel and security spending involving embattled administrator Scott Pruitt. Continue reading