EPA Puts Good Science and Children’s Health on the Chopping Block
Shuttering the Office of Research and Development would set back years of progress and research essential to protecting Americans’ health By: Mayra Reiter, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Earthjustice Action Even during the longest government shutdown in history, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin continued recklessly dismantling the Office of Research and Development…
Read MoreFinalized USGS Critical Minerals List Another Corporate Giveaway
Earthjustice Action slams flawed addition of new minerals that will open more projects to expedited permitting and new taxpayer funds. WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. Geologic Survey published an updated List of Critical Minerals set to be finalized tomorrow. The finalized list includes the additions of metallurgical coal, uranium, copper, silver, lead, and potash. Projects for USGS-designated critical minerals get access to the expedited FAST-41 permitting process and…
Read MoreEarthjustice Action Slams New Border Wall Actions from the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new border wall waivers for wall construction across the entire the U.S.-Mexico border. The announcement from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem unilaterally waives virtually all laws governing contracting and procurement, allowing DHS to quickly award construction contracts without following standard procurement processes meant to ensure transparency and…
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