EPA sets ‘no surprises’ science policy, reassigns researchers
Chris Frey, former head of EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD), and Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, former Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science in ORD, spoke with E&E News about the Trump EPA’s undermining of science and the implications of dismantling the agency’s ORD.
Severe Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ During Pregnancy Could Lead to Childhood Asthma
Tracey Woodruff, former Senior Scientist and Policy Advisor in EPA’s Office of Policy, spoke with Inside Climate News about the Trump EPA’s efforts to remove science and research at the agency.
EPA rollbacks threaten public health
Betsy Southerland, former Director of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, wrote a letter to the editor in The Washington Post about the importance of reducing environmental exposures to toxic chemicals.
Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brain Tissue Faster Than Any Other Organ, and Scientists Are Alarmed
Tracey Woodruff, former EPA Senior Scientist and Policy Advisor in the Office of Policy, was quoted in Altitudes Magazine about her research into microplastics and environmental health burdens.
Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue at Levels 10 Times Higher Than a Decade Ago, New Research Shows
Linda Birnbaum, former Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, was quoted in Altitudes Magazine about the amount of plastics found in humans.
EPA Budget Would Be Cut in Half With Trump’s 2027 Proposal
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, former Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science in EPA’s Office of Research and Development, spoke with Bloomberg Law about the impact EPA’s budget cuts will have on its employees.
EPA takes first step to regulate microplastics in drinking water
Betsy Southerland, former Director of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, spoke with NBC News about the EPA’s consideration of adding microplastics to their list of regulated drinking water contaminants.
Environmentalists Say EPA’s Sterilizer Plan Lacks Lawful, Scientific Basis
Michelle Montoya, Policy Director at Environmental Protection Network, had her testimony about EPA’s proposal to weaken ethylene oxide emission standards featured in Inside EPA.
Trump rolls back Biden’s toughest-ever rule on a gas linked to cancer
When in Your State featured commentary by former EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe about the EPA’s rollback of protections against ethylene oxide pollution.
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
Betsy Southerland, former director of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, spoke with The Associated Press about the importance of mitigation measures at Superfund sites.
EPA ends diesel exhaust fluid sensor requirements to help farmers and truckers save money
Chris Frey, former head of EPA’s Office of Research and Development, spoke with Spectrum Local News about the implications of removing diesel exhaust fluid sensors.
When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution
Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, spoke with CNN about the dangers of mercury poisoning.
Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping
Research about the impact of air pollution prevention rollbacks from EPN’s Breathing Easy report was featured in The Conversation.
EPA aims to loosen rules on cancer-causing ethylene oxide
Janet McCabe, former EPA Deputy Administrator, spoke with Public News Service about the EPA’s proposal to loosen emission rules for ethylene oxide commercial sterilization facilities.
EPA chief met with Bayer CEO over Supreme Court fight, agency records show
Tracey Woodruff, former EPA Senior Scientist and Policy Advisor, spoke with The New Lede about the dangers of EPA approving the weed killer glyphosate for use.
Former EPA official Joe Goffman on the public health impacts of killing the “endangerment finding”
Joe Goffman, former Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, spoke with Forest and the Trees with Melinda Tuhus about the implications of EPA rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding.
Residents find E. coli in drinking water of Illinois city that floods with sewage
Elin Betanzo, former member of the EPA Drinking Water Advisory Council, spoke with St. Louis Public Radio about her technical support for the community water testing in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.
Column: Red Hill water tanks need much better care
Elin Betanzo, former member of the EPA Drinking Water Advisory Council, authored an article for The Honolulu Star-Advertiser about a jet fuel spill at a military base in Hawaii and how it’s impacting the water.
EPA’s actions on forever chemicals will leave Americans sicker, not safer
Betsy Southerland, former director of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, authored an article for The Hill about the dangers of forever chemicals and EPA’s current initiatives to weaken protections from them.
The State of the EPA Under Trump with Michelle Roos of EPN
Michelle Roos, executive director of the Environmental Protection Network, spoke with The Great Battlefield podcast about the rollbacks and cuts at EPA under Trump and how they’re impacting public health and the environment.
EPN Launches Campaign To Highlight Toxic Risks Of EPA Rollbacks
EPN’s new “Safer not Sicker” campaign as well as findings from our report Terrible Toxics: A Situation Report were featured in Inside EPA.
Senate TSCA Draft Expands New Chemical Review Waivers, Sussman Says
Bob Sussman, former Senior Policy Counsel to the EPA Administrator, spoke with Inside EPA about the dangers of altering the TSCA.
US fire and explosion safety rules face rollback under Trump EPA
Marc Boom, Senior Director of Public Affairs at EPN, was featured in Fire and Safety Journal Americas for his commentary about the dangers of EPA rolling back programs that help prevent chemical disasters.
Rural WV residents face crisis of exposure to environmental toxins
Public News Service featured research from EPN’s new report Terrible Toxics: A Situation Report in an article about West Virginian’s increase in exposure to environmental toxins.