Feb 09 How the House science committee may try to weaken the EPA By Annie Sneed, Scientific American House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will likely push reforms that many fear will meddle with the scientific process. Continue reading
Feb 02 GOP senators move Trump EPA pick ahead as Dems boycott vote By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Republicans voted to send to the full Senate the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Jan 27 Column: Silencing the EPA will make America unhealthy again By David Biello What do we lose when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is gagged?… Continue reading
Jan 25 Affordable water may soon dry up, especially if you live here By Nsikan Akpan Water may become unaffordable for a third of American households within the next five years, according to a Michigan State University study. Continue reading
Jan 24 Trump issues EPA media blackout and suspends agency's grants By Michael Biesecker and John Flesher, Associated Press The Trump administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants, part of a broader communications clampdown within the executive branch. Continue reading
Jan 19 EPA pick is unclear about toxic lead levels. So are scientists By Rebecca Robbins, STAT Democrats slammed Scott Pruitt for saying he didn't know the science on toxic lead levels for kids, but in fact there's a robust scientific debate on that. Continue reading
Jan 18 In break with Trump, EPA pick says climate change isn't hoax By Michael Biesecker and Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's choice to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency told senators Wednesday that climate change is real, breaking with both the president-elect and his own past statements. Continue reading
Jan 04 Hawaii residents renew push for stricter pesticide rules By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Hawaii residents concerned about pesticide use by major agriculture companies on the islands are planning a push to strengthen regulation over chemicals they fear harm their health. Continue reading
Dec 15 Column: Would EPA deregulation help industry? History says otherwise By George C. Lodge It is a truism often forgotten: Industries need regulation — for their own protection and profitability. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 3:12 News Wrap: EPA finds fracking can contaminate underground water in some cases By PBS News Hour Continue watching