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This EPA research office safeguarded Americans’ health. Trump just eliminated it
The Office of Research and Development produced the science underpinning regulations on everything from PFAS to pesticides to ...
EPA eliminates research and development office, begins layoffs
The agency’s Office of Research and Development has long provided the scientific underpinnings for EPA’s mission.
EPA announces 23% workforce reduction and closure of research office as part of federal streamlining
EPA's Lee Zeldin announced a 23% workforce reduction and the closure of a research office, citing its mission to protect ...
Vintage photos show how American cities looked before the EPA regulated water and air pollution
Federal actions like the 1970 Clean Air Act and the 1972 Clean Water Act helped regulate water and air pollution.
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Ag executives squirm when asked about Trump EPA cuts
Executives on Tuesday declined to say how EPA's scaled-down science mission might affect pesticides and similar products.
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EPA is closing its research and development office as part of a major agency cut-down
Environmental advocates say cutting the EPA's research office could have dire effects, especially when it comes to climate ...
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EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff ...
EPA eliminates its scientific research arm
The move to dismantle the Office of Research and Development comes as Trump officials cut the agency’s total staff by 23 ...
EPA says it's slashing nearly quarter of staff, closing research department
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Friday it is cutting its workforce by at least 23 percent.