Report claims EPA leans on scientists to deliver weaker regulations

James S Murray
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US Environmental Protection Agency accused of placing political pressure on scientists to water down green legislation

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is guilty of consistently distorting science for political reasons and pressuring its staff scientists to water down the green regulations and guidelines they...

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