The E.P.A.’s science advisor tries to ensure that the highest-quality science is integrated intro the E.P.A.’s policies and decisions. At least that was on the E.P.A.’s website. Now the agency plans to dissolve the Office of Scientific Advisor.
The E.P.A. also placed the head of the Office of Children’s Health, Dr. Ruth Etzel, on administrative leave. No reason was given. Dr. Etzel, a pediatric epidemiologist, had clashed with the Trump administration and its attempts to loosen pollution rules.
For the full story, see Coral Davenport, “E.P.A. to Eliminate Office That Gives Scientific Input, New York Times, Sept. 28, 1018, p. A13.
And no, I didn’t watch the hearings. I am too tired of Trump and his “grab them by the pussy” minions to deal with it.
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