Complaint alleges continued ‘war on science’ at the EPA
by Inhabitat | July 9, 2021
“Several scientists working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have raised concerns over disregard for scientific data by the organization. Through Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), four EPA scientists have filed a formal complaint with the ...
EPA Agenda Undermined by Its Embrace of Industry Influence, Article Documents
by Beyond Pesticides |
“The investigative online publication The Intercept has turned its attention to the current and historical role of industry in distorting, undermining, and outright suppressing the protective function of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to pesticide ...
EPA Staff Detail Allegations That Leaders Weakened New Chemicals Reviews
by Inside EPA | July 8, 2021
“The four EPA toxics office scientists who are asking the inspector general to investigate the office are detailing a host of alleged incidents where they say career leaders improperly overrode their findings to secure less-stringent TSCA reviews of new chemicals. According to the ...
EPA Directs Employees Not to Talk to the Press
by Government Executive |
“The Environmental Protection Agency is reminding employees not to engage with members of the media, sending a memorandum this week instructing them to deflect any press inquiries. Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which made the ...
War on Science Persists Within Biden EPA as Staffers Allege Chemical Reports Altered
by Common Dreams | July 7, 2021
“Four scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency are alleging that the “war on science” is continuing under the Biden administration, with managers at the agency altering reports about the risks posed by chemicals and retaliating against employees who report the ...