Scott Pruitt resigns as head of the EPA
He quits amidst multiple investigations into his spending habits while in office.
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11 states sue EPA over attempt to reverse ban on ozone-harming HFCs
They claim the agency is skirting the law on climate-changing chemicals.
EPA scientific advisory board to review agency's recent rollbacks
It will assess the decision to reduce vehicle emission standards.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Google wants the Clean Power Plan to stick around too
It has submitted a formal response to the EPA in support of the Obama-era law.
Apple voices support for Clean Power Plan ahead of pending repeal
It says the plan makes environmental and business sense.
EPA wants to roll back Obama-era auto efficiency guidelines
It’s developing new rules that are less stringent than current standards.
US coal industry saw little growth in 2017 despite White House push
And it might return to shrinking in 2018.
EPA cancels scientists' climate change talk at the last minute
It validates fears the EPA would suppress climate science on every level.
EPA plans to repeal Obama-era Clean Power Plan
Scott Pruitt announced that he would officially dissolve the plan tomorrow.
EPA will no longer sponsor the annual climate leadership awards
The agency spokesperson said that it really shouldn't come as a surprise.
EPA pulls climate science web pages to reflect White House views
It's even removing a site explaining the basics of climate change.
EPA head suggests CO2 isn't a 'primary contributor' to climate change
He's downplaying the very basics of environmental science.
Emails show new EPA chief is cozy with the fossil fuel industry
Scott Pruitt has often worked with the oil and gas firms he now regulates.
Who is Scott Pruitt, the new EPA head?
And why is he leading the agency he sued 14 times?
Climate change skeptic Scott Pruitt confirmed as EPA Administrator
The close friend of the fossil fuels industry will further Trump’s agenda.
A version of the pre-Trump EPA website is online
It isn't too different from the current EPA website, but that could change.
EPA lifts grant freeze, gag order remains in place
The agency's stance on climate change will remain in limbo until new head Scott Pruitt is confirmed.
Trump's plans for the EPA will stifle scientific research
The administration is literally politicizing the scientific research it accused of already being politicized.
Reuters: Trump admin telling EPA to pull climate change info (updated)
Unnamed employees say the agency's webpage on the topic could be removed today.
Trump administration freezes grants and contracts at the EPA (updated)
Plus, multiple federal agencies have been ordered to stop sharing news and updates with the public.
