Restrictions on the Right to Publish at the EPA
Some EPA divisions have instituted policies that unduly restrict the expression of scientific opinion.
EPA Scientists Restricted From Presenting Findings at Conferences
Interviews with scientists show that in recent years, the EPA restricted its scientists from presenting their research at conferences, thereby impeding the communication and exchange of scientific information.
EPA Scientists Restricted from Speaking Freely with the Media
Information from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists and EPA policies indicate that the EPA restricts its scientists from speaking freely to the media.
BLM Prevents Listing of Endangered Plant, Promotes Oil Shale Development in Its Habitat
BLM Prevents Listing of Endangered Plant, Promotes Oil Shale Development in Its Habitat.
The FDA Declares that Bisphenol A is Safe, Despite Scientific Evidence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relied heavily on two industry-funded studies in declaring the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) safe for humans, while ignoring over one hundred scientific studies linking BPA with adverse health effects.
White House Politics Collide With Endangered Right Whale
A rule designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, issued in October 2008, bears the hallmarks of political interference in science.
Wildlife Manager Pressured on Border Wall
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pressured a veteran wildlife refuge manager to approve plans routing the U.S. / Mexico border wall through the Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge.
Salmon Experts Pressured to Change Findings
Michael Kelly, a former biologist with the NMFS, blew the whistle on political interference with his team’s scientific findings on protections for the endangered coho salmon.
The EPA’s Elusive Climate Change Endangerment Report
The EPA's climate change endangerment report has been hindered by the government and industry associations misrepresenting scientific work
Prairie Dog Science Reversed by Interior Department Decree
Two species of prairie dogs were denied protection from extinction by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on political appointee Julie MacDonald's direction against FWS scientists' findings.