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In fight against PFAS, some say Trump’s EPA fell short

In fight against PFAS, some say Trump’s EPA fell short

Environmentalists dispute glowing 11th hour statements from Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency on successes in fight against PFAS.
Scientists leave federal jobs under President Trump
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Scientists leave federal jobs under President Trump

There’s been an exodus of federal scientists across government agencies since 2016.
Carey Gillam: Why this top federal scientist is worried about public health under Trump
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Carey Gillam: Why this top federal scientist is worried about public health under Trump

The US government has become dangerously complacent about public health.

Q&A: Public health pioneer blames campaign cash for science rifts
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Q&A: Public health pioneer blames campaign cash for science rifts

Linda Birnbaum, the outgoing director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, spoke recently with E&E News about the politicization of science, the future of environmental health research and what's next for her.
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