The EPA at 50: It’s Time to Correct Inequities and Think Big

December 3, 2020 / by

Michelle Roos /

Bloomberg

Michelle Roos, EPN Executive Director, wrote an op-ed published in Bloomberg discussing “Resetting the Course of EPA” in the context of EPA’s 50th anniversary. 

Mustafa Santiago Ali Describes the Path Forward for Environmental Justice

December 3, 2020 / by

Carl Segerstrom /

High Country News

Mustafa Santiago Ali, EPN member and former Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization and Assistant Associate Administrator for Environmental Justice, was quoted in this article about the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on environmental justice, and what President-elect Joe Biden can do to reset the federal government’s environmental justice agenda. Mustafa was quoted in similar articles by Inside EPA and Vice News.

How a Polluter’s Bankruptcy Has Put Californians on the Hook for Millions

December 3, 2020 / by

Dan Ross /

Capital & Main

Jim Woolford, EPN member and former director of the EPA Superfund Program, was quoted in this article concerning the fallout from an agreement between Exide and the U.S. Department of Justice over the company’s shuttered lead-acid battery recycling plant near downtown Los Angeles. 

Rebuilding Capacity to Protect the Environment

December 2, 2020 / by

State of American Democracy /

State of American Democracy

Michelle Roos, EPN Executive Director, and Jeremy Symons, principal at Symons Public Affairs and Project Manager of EPN’s Reset project, participated in this conversation and discussed EPN’s “Resetting the Course of EPA” and the potential to rebuild EPA’s capacity to protect public health and the environment.

Golden Anniversary Precedes Big Changes Ahead

December 2, 2020 / by

Kevin Bogardus /

E&E News

EPN members Stan Meiburg, former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator in Region 4 and Region 6 and Acting EPA Deputy Administrator, and Betsy Southerland, former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, were quoted and EPN and the “Resetting the Course of EPA” project were mentioned in this article about EPA’s 50th anniversary.

At 50, EPA Pivots from Trump Chopping Block to Biden Future

December 2, 2020 / by

Ben Piven /

Al Jazeera

Stan Meiburg, EPN member and former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator in Region 4 and Region 6 and Acting EPA Deputy Administrator, was quoted in this article about EPA’s 50th anniversary, a look back at the EPA under Trump, and a look ahead at what to expect under the Biden administration.

Examining Why the Pebble Mine Died

December 2, 2020 / by

Ashley Braun /

Hakai Magazine

Dennis McLerran, EPN member and former Regional Administrator, EPA Region 10, was quoted in this article regarding the refusal of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a federal permit to the Pebble Limited Partnership to start mining for copper and gold in Southwest Alaska.

New EPA finding: Glyphosate Harms 93 percent of Endangered Species

December 2, 2020 / by

Sam Bloch /

The Counter

Judith Enck, EPN member and former Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2, was quoted in this article regarding the pesticide glyphosate and the harm it likely poses to endangered species.

EPA Pitches PFAS Strategy. Could it Help Biden?

December 1, 2020 / by

E.A. Cruden and Hannah Northey /

E&E News

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, was quoted in this article concerning EPA’s proposed strategy in confronting PFAS contamination in wastewater. 

Meet Biden’s Water Experts

December 1, 2020 / by

Hannah Northey /

E&E News

EPN members Michael Shapiro, former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, and Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, were quoted in this article discussing the water experts on the Biden transition team.

Biden Will Face Limits Reversing Trump-Era Environmental Policies

November 30, 2020 / by

Bill Lucia /

Route Fifty

Janet McCabe, EPN member and former Acting Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and Radiation, was quoted in this article about the limits President-elect Biden will face when attempting to reverse environmental policies implemented under the current administration.

EPA’s Scientific Integrity in Question Over Science Rule

November 29, 2020 / by

Thomas Sinks /

The Hill

 Tom Sinks, EPN member and former Director, EPA Office of the Science Advisor, published this op-ed on EPA’s “censored science” rule.

E.P.A.’s Final Deregulatory Rush Runs Into Open Staff Resistance

November 27, 2020 / by

Lisa Friedman /

The New York Times

EPN members Tom Sinks (former Director, EPA Office of the Science Advisor), Tom Burke (former Science Advisor and Deputy Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Research and Development), Judith Enck (former Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2), and Chris Zarba (former Director, EPA Science Advisory Board) were quoted in this article regarding staff resistance to the potential finalization of EPA’s “censored science” rule.

McCabe: Biden Will Reverse Trump Environmental Policies

November 25, 2020 / by

Janet McCabe /

The Indiana Lawyer

Janet McCabe, EPN member and former Acting Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and Radiation, wrote this op-ed regarding what steps the Biden administration might take in reversing the environmental policies of the Trump administration.

Here’s What Biden’s Climate Plan Means for Environmental Justice

November 25, 2020 / by

Drew Costley /

Future Human

Judith Enck, EPN member and former Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2, was quoted in this article about what the Biden administration’s climate plan means for environmental justice respectively. 

President-Elect Biden Selects John Kerry as ‘Climate Czar’ as U.S. Looks to Become World Leader in Climate Change

November 24, 2020 / by

Cheddar /

Cheddar

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, was interviewed in this video segment regarding President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of John Kerry as his “Climate Czar.”

A Power Company’s Quiet Land-Buying Spree Could Shield It From Coal Ash Cleanup Costs

November 24, 2020 / by

Max Blau /

ProPublica

PN members Stan Meiburg, former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator in Region 4 and Region 6 and Acting EPA Deputy Administrator, and Betsy Southerland, former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, were quoted in this article regarding Georgia Power’s purchase of property near coal-fired power plants to potentially forestall coal ash cleanups.

Gov. Cuomo Signs “Norlite” Bill Banning Burning PFAS-Laden Firefighting Foam

November 24, 2020 / by

Dave Lucas /

WAMC NorthEast Public Radio

Judith Enck, EPN member and former Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2, was quoted in this article regarding a recent bill signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo that banned the burning of PFAS-laden firefighting foam.

EPA Science Transparency Rule Faces Two Potential Paths to Revocation in Biden Administration

November 23, 2020 / by

Lisa Martine Jenkins /

Morning Consult

EPN members Betsy Southerland, former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, and Chris Zarba, former Director, EPA Science Advisory Board, were quoted in this article concerning the potential finalization of EPA’s “censored science” rule.

EPA Expected to Grant Chemical Industry Request to Extend CDR Deadline

November 18, 2020 / by

Maria Hegstad /

Inside EPA

Bob Sussman, EPN member and former EPA Deputy Administrator, was quoted in this article on EPA’s revised Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule.

How the Biden Admin Could Upend Trump’s Chemical Decisions

November 18, 2020 / by

E.A. Cruden /

E&E News

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, was quoted in this article on how the Biden administration can revert chemical policy decisions made under the current administration.

How Biden Could Undo Trump’s Water Regulations

November 17, 2020 / by

Hannah Northey /

E&E News

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, was quoted in this article regarding how the incoming Biden administration can undo water regulations implemented under the current administration.

Under Biden, Environmental Justice Advisers See Path for Action Via Infrastructure Investments

November 17, 2020 / by

Lisa Martine Jenkins /

Morning Consult

Mustafa Santiago Ali, EPN member and former Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization and Assistant Associate Administrator for Environmental Justice, was quoted in this article on potential infrastructure investments as a path to action on environmental justice under the incoming Biden administration.

The Trump Environmental Protection Agency’s Parting Gifts

November 13, 2020 / by

Alexander Kaufman /

The Huffington Post

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water was quoted in this article about potential environmental policies that can be implemented under a Biden administration and the transition from the current administration. Betsy was also quoted in similar articles by E&E News, Washington Examiner, and Popular Science.