Energy and Environment: The military paid for a study on sea level rise. The results were scary.

Scott Pruitt admits role in aide's pay raise but calls attacks on him politically motivated; Scientists denounce Pruitt's effort to block 'secret science' at EPA

With Chris Mooney

The military paid for a study on sea level rise. The results were scary. Climate change could make thousands of tropical islands 'uninhabitable' in coming decades, new research says. By Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis  •  Read more » Scott Pruitt admits role in aide's pay raise but calls attacks on him politically motivated Partisan lines quickly emerge as lawmakers question the Environmental Protection Agency administrator at the first of two hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill. By Brady Dennis and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Scientists denounce Pruitt's effort to block 'secret science' at EPA Proposed new rule would prevent the EPA from using the most influential air pollution study in U.S. history. By Joel Achenbach  •  Read more »   Pruitt unveils controversial 'transparency' rule limiting what research EPA can use The change would allow the Environmental Protection Agency to consider only studies for which the underlying data are available publicly. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Senate Republicans call for greater scrutiny of Pruitt's management, spending decisions The increasingly critical comments from Republicans came as the EPA chief readied for back-to-back appearances before two House committees on Thursday, in what promises to be a grilling from members of both parties. By Juliet Eilperin, Josh Dawsey and Mike Debonis  •  Read more »   Scott Pruitt wades into a fraught science debate, declaring biomass burning 'carbon neutral' Scientists aren't sure that's true. By Chris Mooney and Dino Grandoni  •  Read more »   The world needs to store billions of tons of carbon. It could start in a surprising place. The ethanol industry is environmentally controversial, but now it may have a big opportunity to cut its emissions. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   One of the most worrisome predictions about climate change may be coming true Fresh water from melting glaciers could upend the circulation of the oceans, leading to a world of fast-rising seas. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Lobbyist connected to Pruitt's condo rental helped broker meeting with him last year The meeting and a new disclosure form suggest the lobbyist's business ties to EPA were more extensive than he previously has described. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   Trump just took the first step of an aggressive effort to drill in the Arctic The Trump administration wants to sell leases to oil and gas companies as soon as next year. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   EPA inspector general to probe Pruitt's use of security detail on personal trips The EPA chief is now facing ethics inquiries on Capitol Hill, within his own agency and by the White House, itself. By Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. Sign Up  »

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