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House Republicans propose a 23 percent reduction to the EPA budget

House Republicans propose a 23 percent reduction to the EPA budget

House Republicans are proposing significant cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget, aiming for a 23% reduction. This move is substantial, but it still falls short of the administration’s aim to slash the budget by 54%. The GOP plan includes a 31% cut to the EPA’s science and technology budget and a 29% reduction […]

EPA announces weather alteration programs under Trump

EPA announces weather alteration programs under Trump

Weather Modification Programs Revealed After Texas Flooding Following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River in central Texas, which resulted in over 100 fatalities, many Americans were left wondering how such a disaster could happen so rapidly. Extreme rainfall led Texas Senator Ted Cruz to consider the idea of weather modification, which he initially dismissed […]

Lee Zeldin Announces EPA Provided Information on Geoengineering

Lee Zeldin Announces EPA Provided Information on Geoengineering

Lee Zeldin, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the launch of online resources focused on geoengineering and public commentary, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to transparency. Zeldin mentioned in a video that all information the EPA has on “challenging solar geoengineering” is now available online, and he believes that anyone reading this will […]

Zeldin raises ‘valid concerns’ regarding contrails as EPA introduces webpage to address conspiracy theories

Zeldin raises 'valid concerns' regarding contrails as EPA introduces webpage to address conspiracy theories

EPA Addresses Misinformation on Contrails Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stated on Thursday that Americans are raising “legal questions” regarding misinformation when they access a new webpage aimed at addressing these concerns. The website tackles the “Chemtrails” conspiracy theory, which suggests that the trails left behind by airplanes are actually […]

EPA places 139 employees on leave due to ‘declaration of dissent’ letter

EPA places 139 employees on leave due to 'declaration of dissent' letter

EPA Places Employees on Administrative Leave Amid Dissent The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put 139 employees on administrative leave following a “declaration of objections” they signed against the agency. These employees—often referred to as “career bureaucrats”—represent less than 1% of the EPA’s workforce, which is about 18,000. Despite the small percentage, their leave is […]

EPA looks into employees accused of signing a letter with their official titles

EPA looks into employees accused of signing a letter with their official titles

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently placed around 140 employees on administrative leave as part of an investigation concerning a letter that they allegedly signed using their official titles and positions. Officials stated that this letter contained misinformation about agency activities, which misled the public. As the investigation continues, the EPA confirmed that 139 […]

EPA puts employees who signed dissent letter on leave

EPA puts employees who signed dissent letter on leave

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently placed 144 employees on administrative leave while it investigates letters of objection related to actions and policies from the Trump administration concerning the agency’s work. It’s not entirely certain if these staff members will face additional consequences after the investigation concludes. “The Environmental Protection Agency has a zero-tolerance policy […]

EPA Takes Strong Action Against Officials Undermining Trump’s Agenda

EPA Takes Strong Action Against Officials Undermining Trump's Agenda

EPA Places Employees on Leave Following Petition The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put 144 employees on administrative leave after they signed an open petition opposing actions taken during the Trump administration. The “Declaration of Opposition,” released publicly on Monday, criticized recent deregulation efforts and the focus on “environmental justice” initiatives promoted under the Biden […]

EPA Places Some Staff on Leave and Begins Investigation into Attempts to Undermine Public Will

EPA Places Some Staff on Leave and Begins Investigation into Attempts to Undermine Public Will

EPA Investigation into Employee Conduct On Thursday, Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), initiated an investigation into staff members who may have attempted to undermine the energy control policies set by President Trump. He emphasized a strict stance against agency employees who do not respect the directives of the current administration. […]

EPA announces a postponement of pollution regulations for coal plants

EPA announces a postponement of pollution regulations for coal plants

The Trump administration plans to ease and potentially slow down water pollution regulations for coal-fired power plants. In a statement, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mentioned that it would “suggest an extension of compliance deadlines” regarding some of the regulations established during the Biden administration. The agency added that it would look for “other flexibility […]