Trump Administration Disavows Own Meteorologists for Issuing Factual Statement on Hurricane Dorian
White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, ordered Wilbur Ross to make sure that NWS forecasters not contradict the President even when he is wrong.
The US Navy Quietly Shut Down its Task Force on Climate Change
The US Navy has dismantled its Task Force on Climate Change.
DOI Scientists Ignored in Northern California Dam Project
The DOI ignored its own scientists and approved a project to raise the height of California’s Shasta Dam despite the large impact it would have on ecology of the region.
Staff at HHS were unable to talk about gun violence research after two mass shootings
After El Paso and Dayton shootings, the HHS issued a directive warning staff to obtain approval before posting anything on social media related to mental health, violence, or mass shootings.
Staff at the National Park Service are restricted from providing evidence-based public comments
NPS acting deputy director, David Vela, has issued a memo that requires that NPS staff to seek permission if they want to submit public comments on policies at other federal agencies.
The USDA Dismantled Health and Safety Protections at Pork Manufacturing Plants
The USDA failed to use the best available science when finalizing a new pork inspection rule.
Anne R. Kapuscinski
Former board chair, 2015-2025
NIH Staff Allowed Alcohol Industry to Bias Major Study
When conducting a study looking at the benefits of moderate drinking, staff from the NIH violated federal policy by soliciting funding for the study from the alcohol industry.
EPA Downplayed Risks of Fracking and Drinking Water Contamination
An EPA official downplayed the risks of fracking operations leading to the contamination of drinking water sources.
Political Officials Refused to Protect the Wolverine Under the Endangered Species Act
FWS leadership decided to ignore the scientists’ recommendations and not move forward listing the wolverine as a threatened species.