The allegations date back to at least 2019, but disclosures relating to them are ongoing, according to Kyla Bennett, director of science policy at Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a whistleblower protection organization representing the scientists. “We had hoped that under the Biden administration they would take this seriously and make some immediate changes,” Bennett told The Hill.
Bennett added that she was pleased with the ongoing investigation by the EPA’s Office of Inspector General and “optimistic” they would recommend meaningful actions.
However, she said, “I’m really disheartened by the Biden administration and by the EPA … Our clients are exhausted, they’re trying to do their jobs.”
