The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said today that it will close its Office of Research and Development and begin firing scientists.
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Below is a statement by Dr. Gretchen Goldman, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
“It is absolutely devastating that Trump officials would shut down this office in its entirety. Science, data and research underpin all of EPA's work from protections, from harmful chemicals to air quality standards to safe drinking water. It’s hard to see how EPA can fulfill its mission without its scientific research arm.
“The nation enjoys a cleaner environment thanks to the decades of high-quality research coming out of this office. Our nation cannot let this stand. Members of Congress must act.”