“An inspector for the federal Environmental Protection Agency was taken to the hospital after complaining of difficulty breathing while going through the city’s water treatment plant on Tuesday.” Continue reading EPA official falls ill while inspecting Fall River water treatment plant
Category: EPA
Of course: Former EPA chief “Richard Windsor” had some buddies
“I suppose it stands to reason that, if erstwhile EPA chief Lisa Jackson spent part of her tenure using an — er — shall we say, extracurricular e-mail account to quietly conduct EPA business and eclipse transparency laws in order to cloak the EPA’s job-killing agenda, some of the people with whom she was conspir–I mean, corresponded, probably had e-mail aliases, too. If the chief thought it was a good idea, why not get some of her lieutenants in on the scheme, too?” Continue reading Of course: Former EPA chief “Richard Windsor” had some buddies
Whole Lotta Redactin’ Going On
“EPA releases thousands of heavily redacted emails from secret account.” Continue reading Whole Lotta Redactin’ Going On
EPA official scrutinized over emails to resign
A top EPA official plans to resign, just three weeks after Republican Sen. David Vitter questioned him over the use of a personal email account to conduct “official business.” Continue reading EPA official scrutinized over emails to resign
Sen. Vitter: New Richard Windsor Emails Show EPA’s Transparency Problem More Widespread
“New emails show acting Administrator Perciasepe used non-official email to conduct official business. EPA Region 8 Administrator, who is resigning this week, is being investigated for the same problem.” Continue reading Sen. Vitter: New Richard Windsor Emails Show EPA’s Transparency Problem More Widespread
EPA releases new risk assessment for ozone
OMG…1,200 pages. Continue reading EPA releases new risk assessment for ozone
House GOP: Obama may try to bypass Congress on capping emissions
“But he warned that the Obama administration “would have a big battle on their hands,” in the form of lawsuits, if the Environmental Protection Agency tried to cap GHGs on existing power plants, as many observers expect.” Continue reading House GOP: Obama may try to bypass Congress on capping emissions
EPA’s Secret And Costly ‘Sue And Settle’ Collusion With Environmental Organizations
“In other words, the agency throws the case, somewhat like Peter Rabbit agreeing to be thrown into a favorite brier-patch.” Continue reading EPA’s Secret And Costly ‘Sue And Settle’ Collusion With Environmental Organizations
Neb. Congressman on Lisa Jackson’s Departure: ‘We’re not going to miss her’
Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.): Who ever Obama appoints as a replacement “is going to be equally as rabid…” Continue reading Neb. Congressman on Lisa Jackson’s Departure: ‘We’re not going to miss her’
Gina McCarthy is top contender for EPA chief
“Gina McCarthy, a 58-year-old Boston native who once worked for Gov. Mitt Romney, has emerged as the top contender to take over the EPA, according to people familiar with the matter.” Continue reading Gina McCarthy is top contender for EPA chief
FLASHBACK: EPA chief’s toxic emissions
In honor of Lisa P. Jackson’s last day at the EPA, JunkScience.com is proud to note that she has finally taken our advice as offered in a November 2, 2011 Washington Times op-ed: “It is time for Lisa P. Jackson to resign.” Continue reading FLASHBACK: EPA chief’s toxic emissions