RFK Jr. wants more air pollution research, but EPA shut down its lab

Sep 10, 2025 / by

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E&E News

Betsy Southerland, former, spoke with E&E News about the inaccuracies and dangers of the White House’s Make America Healthy Again Commission Report.

Zeldin’s Aggressive Agenda Wins Supporters’ Praise But Critics See ‘Grift’

Sep 10, 2025 / by

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Inside EPA

Matthew Tejada, former Deputy Administrator for Environmental Justice in EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, spoke with Inside EPA about Lee Zeldin’s strategy to rollback environmental protections and the Trump administration’s political aim to oppress communities.

EPA to soon propose rolling back greenhouse gas reporting

Sep 10, 2025 / by

Jean Chemnick /

E&E News

Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, spoke with E&E News about the Trump administration’s efforts to block future action on climate change and policy.

The EPA Says Greenhouse Gases Aren’t So Bad. Scores of Companies Have Said Otherwise.

Sep 8, 2025 / by

Clara Hudson and Jon Leckie /

The Wall Street Journal

Tim Profeta, former special counsel and senior advisor for EPA’s power sector, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about the challenges companies face in abating greenhouse gas emissions.

Former EPA Staff Defend Federal Environmental Regulations Being Weakened or Eliminated by Donald Trump

September 3, 2025 / by

Melinda Tuhuis /

Between the Lines

Michelle Roos interviewed with Between the Lines.

Rollbacks in Clean Air Act Affect Energy Development in Arkansas

September 3, 2025 / by

Jack Travis /

KUAF

Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and Radiation, interviewed with KUAF Public Radio.

Congress Proposes Scrapping PFAS Measures that Protect Public Servants and Others

August 28, 2025 / by

Shannon Kelleher /

The New Lede

Betsy Southerland, former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, spoke with The New Lede about the impact of the proposed reversal of PFAS regulations.

If EPA won’t regulate climate pollution, what’s the backup plan — and who pays the price?

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Terry Gerton /

Federal News Network

Joseph Goffman, former Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, spoke with Federal News Network about EPA’s reversal of its Endangerment Finding and the broader impact it will have on CO2 emissions.

Scientist: Environmental Impacts from Roseland Plant Fire Could Last Months or Longer

August 26, 2025 / by

Stephen Stock, Dannah Sauer and Jon Turnipseed /

Fox 8 (Louisiana)

Robert Verchick, former Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy at EPA, spoke with Fox 8 about the impact a recent explosion in Tangipahoa Parish will have on the local water supply.

Clearing the Air: The War on Smog

August 26, 2025 / by

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PBS: American Experience

Mustafa Santiago Ali, former EPA Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization, discussed the history of the development of the Clean Air Act on American Experience on PBS. 

Trump EPA wants greenhouse gas rules gone. What’s that mean for Indy?

August 20, 2025 / by

Enrique Saenz /

Mirror Indy

Janet McCabe, former EPA Deputy Administrator, spoke with Mirror Indy about EPA’s recent rollback of regulations for greenhouse gas emissions and how this will impact Indiana.

Solar for All grantees warn EPA funding cuts limit access to affordable energy

August 14, 2025 / by

Maydeen Merino /

The Washington Examiner

Zealan Hoover, former EPA senior advisor, spoke with The Washington Examiner about the benefits of EPA’s Solar for All program and the devastating impact of its termination.

EPA Investigates Detroit Drinking Water Expert’s Petition Signature: Are Scientists Being Silenced?

August 13, 2025 / by

Leah Samuel /

Planet Detroit

Elin Betanzo, former environmental engineer in EPA’s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, and Penny Fenner-Crisp, former Senior Science Advisor to the Director and Deputy Director in EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, spoke with Planet Detroit about the anti-science agenda being pushed by the Trump Administration.

Trump’s EPA Turns to New Tools for Faster Superfund Cleanups

August 13, 2025 / by

Stephen Lee /

Bloomberg

Stan Meiburg, former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator, and Walter Mugdan, former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator, spoke with Bloomberg about the implications of the Trump administration’s efforts to conduct superfund cleanups.

Former EPA Official Blasts ‘Extreme’ Trump EPA Climate Science Stance

August 12, 2025 / by

Doug Obey /

Inside EPA

Bob Sussman, former senior policy counsel to the EPA Administrator, spoke with Inside EPA about the importance of scientific integrity in light of the Trump administration’s recent reversal of the EPA endangerment finding.

4 Laws That Could Stymie the Trump EPA’s Plan to Rescind the Endangerment Finding, Central to US Climate Policies

August 12, 2025 / by

Chris Frey /

The Conversation

Chris Frey, former Assistant Administrator in EPA’s Office of Research and Development, authored an article for The Conversation about the protections in place that could block the Trump administration from rescinding the EPA Endangerment Finding.

Lowering energy bills for low-income households will be more difficult with EPA cut, groups say

August 8, 2025 / by

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ABC News

Zealan Hoover, former EPA senior advisor, spoke with ABC News about the Trump Administration’s decision to end EPA’s Solar for All program.

Imminent Supreme Court Ruling Could Doom Lawsuits Over Canceled Grants

August 8, 2025 / by

Jean Chemnick /

E&E News

Jim Drummond, former EPA grants attorney, spoke with E&E News about the negative impact of the Trump administration’s cancellation of EPA grants.

Pro-fossil fuel group presses for spots on EPA expert panel

August 5, 2025 / by

Sean Reilly /

E&E News

Chris Frey, former Assistant Administrator for Research and Development at EPA, spoke with E&E News about the impact of EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee.

EPA to limit its ability to regulate greenhouse gases

July 31, 2025 / by

Linsey Davis /

ABC News

Zealan Hoover, former EPA senior advisor, spoke with ABC News about the EPA limiting its ability to regulate greenhouse gases.

EPA used an unexpected argument to kill the endangerment finding

July 31, 2025 / by

Jean Chemnick /

E&E News

Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, spoke with E&E News about the EPA’s reasoning for overturning the endangerment finding.

Former Region 5 Chief Says Trump Shows ‘Willful Disregard’ Of EPA, Science

July 31, 2025 / by

Dawn Reeves /

Inside EPA

Debra Shore, former EPA Regional Administrator for Region 5, spoke with Inside EPA about the dangers of shutting down EPA’s Office of Research and Development and the negative impact the Trump administration has had on EPA.

Repealing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule Could Cost American Drivers More, Not Less

July 30, 2025 / by

Ignacio Calderon /

USA Today

Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, spoke with USA Today about the dangers of ending greenhouse gas emissions standards for new cars.

Former EPA Attorney Calls Out Lee Zeldin’s Climate Grant Lies

July 30, 2025 / by

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CREEDemocracy

Jim Drummond, former attorney with the EPA, spoke with CREEDemocracy about the disinformation being spread by Lee Zeldin and the Trump administration.