EPA Watchdog Says Officials Violated Whistleblower Protections With Dissenting Scientist
by Epoch Times | September 19, 2024
Kyla Bennett, director of policy at the organization Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), who filed the complaints on behalf of the scientists, said the problems flagged by the scientists have continued under the Biden Administration. PEER says the affected EPA ...
Increasing Number of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Pesticides Sold in US: Study
by Epoch Times | July 25, 2024
Toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly making their way into pesticide products in the United States via multiple pathways, directly contaminating waterways and potentially harming human health, according to the findings of ...
Senator Urges EPA to Recoup Nearly $100,000 That Ex-Official Wasted
by Epoch Times | August 5, 2023
“This violation of taxpayer resources and public trust cannot go unanswered. These misspent funds must be returned to reimburse taxpayers and deter future abuses,” the senator said in a statement. The agency did not respond to a request for comment. Ms. Lemos could not be reached. ...