EPA administrator Michael Regan dismissed Trump appointees on advisory panels, saying he wants to restore scientific integrity The Biden administration says it needs to restore trust in the agency by “resetting” membership on two key science advisory panels.
Causes www.alleghenyfront.org Why the rollback of the mercury and air toxics standards 'foreshadows what's to come' An Obama-era rule has already reduced toxic air pollution like mercury from coal-fired power plants. So why did the EPA roll it back now? In a word, co-benefits.
Politics www.nytimes.com EPA updates plan to limit science used in environmental rules Even with the revisions, scientists warned, the new regulation would let the federal government dismiss or downplay seminal environmental research.
Causes www.politico.com Trump erodes water protections: 6 things to know The move delivers a major win for the agriculture, homebuilding, mining and oil and gas industries.
