March 31, 2021 5:11 PM EDT
Today marks an important day for Biden administration progress to restore independent science, as EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced that he would be “resetting” the membership on two of its science advisory committees, the Science Advisory Board (SAB) and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). That’s a clear indication that Administrator Regan will make good on his and the President’s commitment to “listen to the scientists.” Read more >
March 12, 2021 10:15 AM EDT
In a memo sent to senior EPA staff yesterday, the Office of Research and Development (currently led by Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta) announced that its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program will resume the risk assessment for the hazardous air pollutant formaldehyde. Read more >
January 15, 2021 12:53 PM EDT
The Trump administration’s legacy is truly toxic, in the literal sense of the word. Read more >
January 8, 2021 2:04 PM EDT
Even with all the warning signs that something like this could happen, there was nothing that could have mentally prepared us to watch a mob storm the halls of the US Capitol building this week, disrupting a process that is a constitutional function and threatening the safety of hundreds of elected officials and staff.
January 6, 2021 1:53 PM EDT
The Biden Administration has promised to tackle PFAS pollution. Here are some of the things they can do to fulfill that promise. Read more >
