Potential bad news for EPA human researchers: Plenty of prison beds projected in North Carolina for next 5 years

The North Carolina Senate has completed the fiscal impacts analysis of Senate Bill 187, the bill to make EPA’s PM2.5 air pollution experiments on humans a felony (on par with assassinating the Governor). Continue reading Potential bad news for EPA human researchers: Plenty of prison beds projected in North Carolina for next 5 years

EPA-funded study: Urban trees associated with increased childhood asthma; Says global warming may be more important than child health

Yum, this is among the best tasting irony we’ve ever had. Continue reading EPA-funded study: Urban trees associated with increased childhood asthma; Says global warming may be more important than child health

EPA to human guinea pig in air pollution experiment: ‘There is a possibility you may die from this’

Does EPA really expect people to risk their lives for $12/hour in non-therapeutic experiments? Will Gina McCarthy be asked about this at her confirmation hearing? Continue reading EPA to human guinea pig in air pollution experiment: ‘There is a possibility you may die from this’

WashTimes: EPA leaks improperly collected personal data on famers to enviros

“Despite the judicial smackdown, the agency handed the personal data that had been submitted to environmental groups.” Continue reading WashTimes: EPA leaks improperly collected personal data on famers to enviros

EPA sued for Instant Messaging records; Agency accused of ducking FOIA by IM-ing

Potential landmark case seeks discussions on agency’s war on coal and the role of pressure groups from little-known accounts that have escaped scrutiny. Continue reading EPA sued for Instant Messaging records; Agency accused of ducking FOIA by IM-ing

Greens petition Supreme Court to reinstate EPA cross-state air pollution rule

“A divided three-judge panel tossed out the rule in August of 2012 and a wider slate of judges declined to reconsider that ruling in January. Continue reading Greens petition Supreme Court to reinstate EPA cross-state air pollution rule

EPA case against NY developer trashed after judge cites prosecutors for possible jury tampering

“William Huntress’ combative approach to fighting federal environmental officials is paying dividends – an end to the criminal charges against the Amherst developer.” Continue reading EPA case against NY developer trashed after judge cites prosecutors for possible jury tampering