Tag: EPA
The Mueller indictments aren’t stopping the GOP from pursuing its craven...
Trump is in hot water, but Republicans are still pushing forward his plans to cut taxes on the rich and defang the EPA.
I am a 30-year veteran scientist from the US EPA: I...
As scientists, we must stand up for science and ensure that it is not tossed aside in public policy and decision-making.
Report: EPA hires 12 more bodyguards for Pruitt, costing $2M annually...
Meanwhile, President Trump's budget blueprint would cut the EPA's funds by more than 30 percent.
New EPA climate change website doesn’t mention ‘climate change’
"It is beyond comprehension that EPA would ever purposely limit and remove access to information that communities need to save lives and property."
Judges block Trump administration from rescinding Obama-era environmental regulations
“No man, no woman is above the law. You have to follow the rule of law. It makes no difference if you are in the White House or not.”
Pentagon moves ahead with Obama-era climate preparation plan despite Trump’s orders
Unlike his White House boss, Defense Sec. Jim Mattis does not believe that climate change is a "hoax" invented by the Chinese.
7 key environmental amendments to watch
As debate continues on the spending bill, dozens of environmental amendments could receive votes. Here are some to watch:
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.
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ICE at the gates: Rights groups warn Trump airport deployment risks civil liberties crisis
Civil liberties advocates, unions, and lawmakers raise alarm over use of immigration agents in airport security amid shutdown-driven staffing crisis.
California’s herbicide spill ignites growing movement to ban paraquat nationwide
The spill, which closed a major highway and sent at least ten people to seek medical attention for respiratory symptoms, became a catalyst for a renewed political battle over the chemical's future in California.
Why Donald Trump just can’t stop going to war
When imperial America offers help, it just might get you killed.
Traders placed massive bets minutes before Trump Iran post raising insider trading concerns
Unusual oil and stock trades worth hundreds of millions of dollars occurred minutes before the president’s social media announcement about Iran peace talks, prompting calls for investigations into possible insider knowledge.
No king but madness reigns
Today I'll survey several factors feeding this unfolding fiasco.