Science Alert: Scott Pruitt blocks scientists with EPA funding from serving as agency advisers in an apparently unprecedented move

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency upended the agency's key advisory group on Tuesday, announcing plants to jettison scientists who have received EPA grants. The move sets in motion a fundamental shift, one that could change the scientific and technical advice that historically has guided the agency as it crafts environmental regulations. The decision to bar any researcher who receives EPA grant money from serving as an adviser appears to be unprecedented.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Science Alert Tue, Oct 31, 2017, 2:11 PM     Scott Pruitt blocks scientists with EPA funding from serving as agency advisers in an apparently unprecedented move The head of the Environmental Protection Agency upended the agency's key advisory group on Tuesday, announcing plants to jettison scientists who have received EPA grants. The move sets in motion a fundamental shift, one that could change the scientific and technical advice that historically has guided the agency as it crafts environmental regulations. The decision to bar any researcher who receives EPA grant money from serving as an adviser appears to be unprecedented. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071