Trump’s EPA is About to Give a Big Gift to the Coal Industry

January 29, 2020 / by

Sarah Okeson /

Raw Story

Ellen Kurlansky, EPN member and former EPA Air Policy Analyst and Advisor, was quoted in this article, concerning the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard.

One Thing You Can Do: Make Smart Donations

January 29, 2020 / by

Susan Shain /

New York Times

At the suggestion of Vicki Arroyo, EPN member and Executive Director of the Georgetown Climate Center, EPN was mentioned in this article detailing environmental organizations that are worthy of donations.

Former EPA Officials Say Farmers Won’t Get the Aid They’re Claiming from Trump Water Rule Rewrite

January 28, 2020 / by

Abby Smith /

Washington Examiner

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted by in this article that questions whether farmers will benefit as much from the redefinition of EPA’s Clean Water Act authority as the Trump administration has claimed.

Agencies Slash Benefits in Vehicle GHG Draft, Reviving Calls For New Plan

January 27, 2020 / by

Doug Obey /

Inside EPA

Jeff Alson, EPN member and former Senior Engineer and Policy Advisor, EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality, was quoted and EPN was mentioned in this article regarding the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of automobile emission rules and the perceived benefits.

Democrats Demand Plan as EPA Hits Largest Backlog of Toxic Waste Cleanups in 15 Years

January 24, 2020 / by

Rebecca Beitsch /

The Hill

 Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in this article discussing the EPA’s current backlog of toxic waste cleanups. 

Farm Local, but Protect Local Waters, Too

January 24, 2020 / by

Mark Ryan and Betsy Southerland /

Morning Consult

EPN members, Mark Ryan former EPA Regional Counsel, Region 10 and Betsy Southerland former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, co-wrote an op-ed regarding the proposed revisions to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule proposed by the Trump administration.

Trump Administration Eases Federal Restrictions on Streams and Wetlands

January 23, 2020 / by

CBS Interactive /

CBS News

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, is quoted and EPN is mentioned in this article relating to the Trump administration’s redefinition of the WOTUS rule. Fellow EPN member, Mark Ryan, former EPA Regional Counsel, Region 10, and Betsy were also quoted in similar articles by CQ Roll Call, E&E News, Gizmodo, The Guardian, The Hill, The National Press Arab American News Network, The Rainforest Site Blog, The Times-Tribune, US News and World Report, Washington Examiner, WaterWorld, and WION News. EPN received mentions from CBS WDJT, CNN, NBC Palm Springs, and Newsweek as well. A reprint of this article ran in CBS WCBI.

Science Ranks Grow Thin in Trump Administration

January 23, 2020 / by

Annie Gowen, Juliet Eilperin, Ben Guarino and Andrew Ba Tran /

Washington Post

Dan Costa, EPN member and former National Program Director, EPA Air, Climate, and Energy Research Program was quoted in this article concerning the departure of scientists from federal agencies, including the EPA.

Trump Promised His Mileage Standards Would Make Cars Cheaper and Safer. New Documents Raise Doubts About That.

January 23, 2020 / by

Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis /

Washington Post

Jeff Alson, EPN member and former Senior Engineer and Policy Advisor, EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality, was quoted in this article highlighting skepticism of the stated benefits of the SAFE Act. This article was reprinted in The Hour.

Past Racist Practice Fuels Climate Woes Today — Research

January 21, 2020 / by

Daniel Cusick /

E&E News

Mustafa Santiago Ali, EPN member and former EPA Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization, and Assistant Associate Administrator for Environmental Justice was quoted in this article, regarding the vulnerability of minorities to climate change and pollution. This piece also ran in Scientific American.

PPG Now Fully Lead Free, But What About Old Paint Chips?

January 21, 2020 / by

Sarah Boden /

90.5 WESA

Dr. Bernard Goldstein, EPN member and former Chair, EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, was quoted by this article in reference to lead exposure from old paint chips.

Panel Reviews EPA Rule Changes for Scientific Studies

January 20, 2020 / by

Nadia Ramlagan /

Public News Service

Chris Zarba, EPN member and former Director, EPA Science Advisory Board, was quoted in this article regarding the Science Advisory Board’s review of the “censored science” rule.

Study Shows How Climate Change Will Affect SE Michigan

January 18, 2020 / by

Blake Bacho /

The Monroe News

Dr. Trish Koman, EPN member and former Senior Environmental Scientist, Program Manager and Supervisor in EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, was quoted in this article concerning the effects of climate change on SE Michigan.

Why Ethanol Endures as Important Market for Midwestern Farmers

January 18, 2020 / by

Jim Spencer and Mike Hughlett /

Star Tribune

Janet McCabe, EPN member and former Acting Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and Radiation, was quoted in this article regarding the political and economic importance of ethanol.

Critics Warn Trump’s Latest Environmental Rollback Could Hit Minorities, Poor Hardest

January 12, 2020 / by

Rebecca Beitsch /

The Hill

Mustafa Santiago Ali, EPN member and former EPA Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization, and Assistant Associate Administrator for Environmental Justice was quoted in regards to the Trump administration’s revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act. The Hill reused Mustafa’s quote in its nightly column, Overnight Energy.

‘Virtual hearings’ on Rule Rollbacks Spark Protests

January 10, 2019 / by

Ariel Wittenberg /

Greenwire

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, is quoted in this article regarding the usage of virtual hearings in the rollback of EPA regulations. 

Trump Proposal Would Speed Environmental Studies

January 9, 2020 / by

Steve Davies /

Agri Pulse

Lisa Feldt, EPN member and former EPA Acting Deputy Administrator and Associate Deputy Administrator, was quoted in this article regarding proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act.

Trump’s Latest Rollback Would Ruin an ‘International Treasure’

January 9, 2019 / by

Yessenia Funes /

Gizmodo

Cheryl Wasserman, EPN member and former Associate Director for Policy Analysis, Office of Federal Activities, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) at EPA, was quoted in this article on the Trump administration’s proposed rollbacks to the National Environmental Policy Act. 

Critics Say Superfund Backlog Reflects EPA Cleanup, Funding Contradiction

January 9, 2019 / by

Suzanne Yohannan /

Inside EPA

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, is quoted in this article on the backlog in funding new construction work at Superfund sites.

What to do About Pollution from “forever chemicals”?

January 9, 2019 / by

Lisa Sorg /

NC Policy Watch

Stan Meiburg, EPN member and former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator in Region 4 and Region 6 and Acting Deputy Administrator, was quoted in this article regarding forever chemicals such as PFOA, PFOS, and PFAS.

Trump is Set to Alter NEPA, Upend Years of Climate Planning

January 9, 2019 / by

Jean Chemnick /

E&E News

Susan Bromm, EPN Member and former Director at EPA Office of Federal Activities, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Division, was quoted in this article discussing revisions that the Trump Administration plans on making to NEPA. This piece also ran in Science

EPA Says it Will Pursue New Rule to Cut Pollution from Heavy-Duty Trucks

January 8, 2019 / by

Brady Dennis /

Washington Post

Margo Oge, EPN member and former Director of EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, was quoted by this article in reference to a new rule on heavy-duty truck pollution that the EPA is pursuing. This piece also ran in Stars and Stripes and Times Record. Margo was also quoted in similar pieces by EcoWatch and Nature World News.

Amid Major Deregulation, Trump Pursues Limited Environment Pitches

January 6, 2020 / by

Doug Obey /

Inside EPA

Betsy Southerland, EPN member and former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water and fellow EPN member Bob Sussman, the former EPA Deputy Administrator, were quoted in an article discussing the Trump administration’s deregulatory strategy.

Former Officials Warn EPA on Failure to Address Ozone NAAQS Ruling

Jan 6, 2020 / by

Stuart Parker /

Inside EPA

This article mentions and quotes EPN in its reporting on an EPA draft ozone policy assessment document that does not consider an appeals court decision, which may result in a weaker secondary ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards rule.