Tag: EPA
Arkema Plant explosion sparks criticism of Trump EPA relaxing chemical safety...
The unprecedented rain and flooding from Harvey has sparked concerns about the risks of the Gulf Coast's massive petrochemical infrastructure.
EPA Inspector General investigating Pruitt’s ‘frequent’ travel to home state ‘at...
"Pruitt seems to be using these visits to launch his political career."
Collusion or coincidence? Records show EPA efforts to slow herbicide review...
Released communications show the EPA and Monsanto working in concert to stall a toxicology review that a unit tied to the CDC was conducting on glyphosate.
A former EPA adviser on how to push for environmental justice...
“In our country there are two things that move policy. One is money. The other is the power of people.”
This is the drilling method for most US oil but regulators...
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR), an under-regulated drilling method that has been around for over a century and could be threatening drinking water sources.
Pruitt’s attack on science continues to undermine integrity at EPA
Pruitt’s behavior is just the type of behavior the Scientific Integrity Policy should be protecting against.
EPA reverses decision to delay Obama-era pollution regulation after 15 states...
The rule will go into effect as planned on October 1, rather than being delayed by a year.
Departing EPA official warns of more crises like Flint under current...
"Only a few months on the job, Scott Pruitt has become the leading candidate for worst boss in the world.”
History shows that stacking federal science advisory committees doesn’t work
Facing these threats, scientists should not disengage from providing the nation with objective analysis and recommendations.
Exxon fined $2M for ‘reckless disregard’ of sanctions during Tillerson era
When secretary of state was CEO of ExxonMobil, says Treasury, the oil giant showed a "reckless disregard" for sanctions
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New report reveals millionaires’ tax rates slashed by half since 1950s, fueling wealth inequality
This stark reduction in tax rates for the wealthiest Americans coincides with an era of escalating income disparity and could be costing the federal government hundreds of billions in lost revenue annually.
Missouri Republican Attorney General Bailey sues Media Matters using consumer law to censor the...
An analysis of Mo. Attorney General Andrew Bailey's bogus allegations against Media Matters.
Democrats challenge Biden administration: Are US weapons used by Israel in accordance with international...
This inquiry, led by Texas Representatives Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro, targets the very heart of America's foreign arms policies and its ethical implications.
New study reveals microplastics’ alarming journey from everyday items to human organs
The extensive reach of these particles beyond the gut and into critical body tissues, raises significant concerns particularly for the most vulnerable: Our children.
An urgent plea to leftists in the 6 battleground states likely to decide the...
If we want to remain a country where we still have the ability to agitate for justice and equality, then it’s incumbent on us to vote with that in mind.