US EditionEPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a major overhaul, including a $300 million budget reduction in fiscal year 2026.
- The agency plans to decrease staffing to 1980s levels and dissolve its research and development office.
- The EPA will shift scientific research responsibilities to new program offices, raising concerns about scientific independence.
- Camden Weber stated that the changes will endanger public health, clean air, and environmental progress, while undermining independent scientific research in America.
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EPA shifts scientists toward approving new chemicals — and hints at future staff cuts
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will shift the focus of its science researchers toward approving new chemicals — and indicated it may be preparing to cut hundreds or thousands of jobs. In a press release issued Friday, the EPA said it would be “shifting its scientific expertise and research efforts,” including by transferring 130 experts…
EPA shifts scientists from research to chemical approvals, raising alarm over independence
In a dramatic shake-up, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving dozens of scientists from its research office to chemical review roles, prompting fears of weakened environmental protections.Lisa Friedman and Hiroko Tabuchi report for The New York Times.In short:EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that 130 scientists will be reassigned from the agency’s independent research arm to roles approving new chemicals, a long-standing prior…
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces significant agency reorganization
(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — On the same day that the Trump administration is proposing billions of dollars in cuts to renewable energy, environmental and climate programs, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a significant reorganization of his agency. “EPA is creating the first-of-its-kind Office of State Air Partnerships within the Office of Air and Radiation. This office will be focused o…
EPA restructuring to include cuts, consolidation, shifting resources
The U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency is consolidating staff and shifting resources, part of a larger restructuring effort that will seek to "bring much needed efficiencies," officials announced.
EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research (copy)
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a broad reorganization Friday as part of the Trump administration's drive to cut costs that some activists worry will harm the agency's independent scientific research.
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