Trump official who used to work for Koch Industries meddled in the EPA’s assessment of formaldehyde’s safety October 17, 2019 Trump Watch Conflicts of interest within the administration could have implications for public health.
Scientists warned that these pesticides could contribute to hundreds of extinctions. Then Bernhardt helped silence them. March 26, 2019 Trump Watch At the request of his industry pals, of course.
Wheeler said he’d steer clear of past lobbying clients while running the EPA—and yet they've already met. July 26, 2018 Trump Watch Is Wheeler heading down Pruitt's same scandal-plagued path?
EPA stonewalls study exposing formaldehyde risks July 6, 2018 Trump Watch That's great news for chemical companies—and bad news for the rest of us.
Scott Pruitt keeps multiple secret calendars. (But sure, nothing fishy going on there!) July 3, 2018 Trump Watch But it appears Pruitt's efforts to avert controversy have backfired.
Pruitt lands Rose Bowl tickets for family, thanks to an energy company PR firm June 15, 2018 Trump Watch It's another example of a questionable insider perk, facilitated by an industry pal.
Before axing a health study on mining, the DOI met with a bunch of coal companies. (Coincidence, we’re sure.) June 12, 2018 Trump Watch The study would've investigated mountaintop removal mining, a process known to cause pollution.
Former aides dish on how Pruitt has been delaying FOIA requests June 11, 2018 Trump Watch Meanwhile, new requests are still pouring in.
At the EPA, great power comes with great responsibility...along with a side order of Chick-fil-A? June 5, 2018 Trump Watch Another day, another Pruitt scandal. This one comes with fries.
Pruitt’s personal 24/7 security topped $3.5 million in just one year May 25, 2018 Trump Watch That's more than double the average of the last two EPA administrators.
Trump administration blocks study on chemical pollutants in drinking water May 14, 2018 Trump Watch Emails show it was a political move to save face.
The EPA gets even slower in answering FOIA requests (especially for ones about the boss) May 7, 2018 Trump Watch We expect the agency's goal is to keep a lid on another Pruitt scandal.
Pruitt's penchant for using lobbyists as travel agents May 3, 2018 Trump Watch A trip to Morocco and a planned trip to Australia are now under scrutiny.
Congressional Republicans behind “secret science” plans to restrict EPA data April 19, 2018 Trump Watch The rule could make it easier to dismiss important science linking pollution to poor health.
Pruitt met with industry 25 times more than green groups April 6, 2018 Trump Watch His chummy relationship with industry was also reflected in his policy decisions.
Pruitt spent $30,000 on security alone for Vatican trip March 20, 2018 Trump Watch The new details add to the continued controversy over the Trump administration's spending habits.
Pruitt's EPA falls down on job one: enforcement February 15, 2018 Trump Watch The EPA under Scott Pruitt filed half as many civil penalties as the past three administrations in the same time period.
EPA commits to responding to old FOIA requests as Trump-era inquiries gather dust November 21, 2017 Trump Watch Scott Pruitt's approach to handling 11,000+ FOIA requests: baby steps. Little, tardy, unscrupulous baby steps.
New EPA policy threatens enforcement of environmental rules July 17, 2017 Trump Watch All compliance-related information requests to companies now need approval from EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Pruitt’s old e-mails confirm his cozy relationship with polluting industries February 22, 2017 Trump Watch The more than 7,500 e-mails confirm Pruitt's chummy relationships with Big Oil, showing that he worked to thwart the EPA’s rulings for the benefit of polluters, all at the expense of public health and the environment.