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EPA Employees Still in the Dark as Agency Dismantles Scientific Research Office

On Monday, some employees at ORD, the largest office in the agency, began receiving emails saying they’d been assigned new ...

EPA shutters its scientific research arm, with hundreds of scientists expected to be impacted

The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed ...
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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 ...
LAist on MSN13h

Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm

The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic ...
Inside Climate News14h

Dismantling of EPA’s Scientific Research Arm Fulfills Key Chemical Industry Goal

Companies feared rules and lawsuits based on the Office of Research and Development’s assessments of the dangers of formaldehyde, ethylene oxide and other substances.

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 health and the environment while saving $748.8 million.