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crude spilled from pipeline
Reviews

When the War on Science Really Began

A new book, The War on the EPA, tracks the history and importance of the government agency — and how efforts to undermine it began decades before Trump.
March 10, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
A new book, The War on the EPA, tracks the history and importance of the government agency — and how efforts to undermine it began decades before Trump.
EPA building and flag
Op-Eds

EPA Enforcement in Distress — and More Trouble Is Brewing

The White House has now quietly and ominously asked polluters to help identify new opportunities for deregulation.
February 24, 2020
by
Joel A. Mintz
The White House has now quietly and ominously asked polluters to help identify new opportunities for deregulation.
smoke stack pollution
Voices

EPA Disbanded a Clean Air Science Panel. We Met Anyway – And Here’s What We Found

The nongovernmental panel of experts found that particle pollution regulations aren’t protecting public health, but that's not the only worrying trend at EPA.
October 30, 2019
by
H. Christopher Frey
The nongovernmental panel of experts found that particle pollution regulations aren’t protecting public health, but that's not the only worrying trend at EPA.
water in kitchen faucet
The Ask

Tap Water Safety: There’s Good News and Bad News

A database lets U.S. residents get quick information about water contaminants and health threats, but there are some bigger issues to consider, too.
October 23, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
A database lets U.S. residents get quick information about water contaminants and health threats, but there are some bigger issues to consider, too.
U.S. EPA
The Ask

Hotbed of Resistance: A Voice From Inside Trump’s EPA

Regulatory rollbacks are just one small part of the Trump administration’s efforts to limit the effectiveness of the Environmental Protection Agency, but there’s a whole lot more, says a career agency staffer.
October 16, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
Regulatory rollbacks are just one small part of the Trump administration’s efforts to limit the effectiveness of the Environmental Protection Agency, but there’s a whole lot more, says a career agency staffer.
traffic on highway
Op-Eds

Trump’s Decision to Hamstring California’s Climate Authority Is Illogical and Uninformed

Revoking California’s ability to set stricter air-pollution standards also misses three important benefits to California and the nation.
October 4, 2019
by
Alejandro E. Camacho and Robert L. Glicksman
Revoking California’s ability to set stricter air-pollution standards also misses three important benefits to California and the nation.
Pollution & Toxins

A Climate-resilient Los Angeles Must First Address Its Polluted Past

To meet ambitious climate goals, L.A. needs more local water. A critical step is battling the ghosts of industry past — polluted groundwater that dates back to World War II.
July 25, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
To meet ambitious climate goals, L.A. needs more local water. A critical step is battling the ghosts of industry past — polluted groundwater that dates back to World War II.
Coal plant
Climate Change

Shutdown, Drilling and Coal: The Trump Administration’s Holiday Gifts to the World

The government shutdown could have long-lasting environmental effects, as could several other actions taken by the administration over the holidays.
January 2, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
The government shutdown could have long-lasting environmental effects, as could several other actions taken by the administration over the holidays.
Craig Generating Station
Op-Eds

An Ax, Not a Scalpel: The Dangers of Trump’s Deregulations

Trump’s “take no prisoners” deregulatory strategy carries big litigation risks.
November 26, 2018
by
Dan Farber
Trump’s “take no prisoners” deregulatory strategy carries big litigation risks.
Canyonlands National Park
Public Lands & Protected Spaces

National Parks at Risk From Trump Administration’s Energy Agenda

Experts fear oil and gas development could permanently damage millions of acres of ecologically and culturally important public lands.
November 6, 2018
by
Daria Bachmann
Experts fear oil and gas development could permanently damage millions of acres of ecologically and culturally important public lands.

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