Tag: Scott Pruitt
Pruitt’s plan to debate climate science paused as science confirms human...
“What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic; it affects the rest of the planet.”
Pruitt is removing science advisers who have received EPA funding, but...
The EPA administrator called for scientific independence while drowning in fossil fuel money.
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.
EPA Inspector General investigating Pruitt’s ‘frequent’ travel to home state ‘at...
"Pruitt seems to be using these visits to launch his political career."
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.”
EPA’s Scott Pruitt wants to televise a debate on climate change
Pruitt says there are many unanswered questions about climate change.
VICTORY! Appeals court rule EPA cannot delay Obama-era emissions rule
This is a huge victory for environmentalists, who have been working tirelessly against Scott Pruitt and the EPA to ensure Obama-era environmental regulations aren’t undone.
EPA boss launches program to ‘critique’ scientific consensus on climate change
Since taking the EPA’s helm, Pruitt has assisted with President Trump’s systematic dismantling of critical rules that protect the environment in favor of energy development.
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US plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, and Russia
Leaked State Department drafts show significant omissions of abuses, including against LGBTQ+ people and political corruption, in reports on key U.S. allies.
How city-owned grocery stores can tackle food insecurity
As private grocers abandon low-income neighborhoods, Zohran Mamdani’s public ownership proposal offers a solution to market failures.
As Americans ration care, health insurers rake in record $71.3 billion in profits
Despite rising out-of-pocket costs and millions losing coverage, U.S. health insurance giants posted record profits in 2024 while their CEOs took home a combined $146 million.
America the FUBAR
After all, the few can do little without the consent of the many. It’s up to the many (that’s us!) to reclaim and restore America.
Federal judge’s ruling vacates Fish and Wildlife Service’s denial of petition to protect gray...
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it denied a petition for protection last year.