Here’s Why Environmental Groups Aren’t Celebrating Pruitt’s Departure
Conservationists believe Andrew Wheeler, the acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, may be even more dangerous than his predecessor.
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Who Is Andrew Wheeler, the EPA’s New Acting Administrator?
The former coal lobbyist is likely to continue with the Trump administration's efforts to roll back environmental oversight, but with far fewer scandals than his predecessor.
Here Are Some of the Most Significant Controversies Surrounding Scott Pruitt
A brief rundown of the scandals that dogged the EPA administrator in the months leading up to his resignation.
The ‘Secret Science’ Rule Could Prevent the EPA From Using a Key Global Buildings Study
Scott Pruitt's proposed policy would allow the EPA to develop significant policies using only studies that rely on publicly available data.
Former Oil Spokesman Is Appointed to Lead Critical EPA Office
The Trump administration has officially named Mike Stoker, an attorney and former Santa Barbara County supervisor, to lead the regional Environmental Protection Agency office overseeing California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Nevada.
On the EPA’s New ‘Secret Science’ Policy, Republicans and Democrats Both Profess a Fear of Politicized Science
Scott Pruitt's proposed policy to require that data and methods behind scientific studies be made publicly available has left Democrats in Congress rankled.
What Scientists Are Saying About the EPA’s ‘Secret Science’ Rule
Leaders in the scientific community fear Scott Pruitt's new directive would severely limit the use of research in policymaking.
Dispatches: What You Need to Know About an Embattled EPA
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
The Lede, Issue #12: Inside an Embattled EPA, the Effects of Air Pollution, the Art of Loneliness, and More
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Scott Pruitt’s $43,000 ‘Privacy Booth’ Violates Spending Law, According to a Federal Watchdog
A government watchdog report reveals the EPA's excessive spending.