David Koch May Have Taken Us All With Him

Dharna Noor / The Real News Network Aug 27, 2019 The billionaire philanthropist leaves behind a devastating legacy of climate denial, argues author and Penn State professor Michael Mann. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

10 Ways Andrew Wheeler Has Decimated the EPA in Just 1 Year

Elliott Negin / Indpendent Media Institute Jul 17, 2019 The Trump appointee has reversed decades of bipartisan protections, polluting our air and water while endangering the lives of millions. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Top Trump Administration Scandals—Aside From Trump’s

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 14, 2019 The resignation of the secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is only the most recent in a string of such scandals for the current administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The GOP Is the Most Corrupt Party in Living Memory

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jun 19, 2019 Not since Warren G. Harding’s sordid administration have so many grifters, crooks and cronies occupied positions of power in Washington. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recording Reveals Oil Industry Execs Laughing About Access to Trump

Lance Williams / Reveal Mar 27, 2019 Lobbyists openly acknowledge they haven't enjoyed this kind of influence in the White House since Dick Cheney was vice president. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

EPA Criminal Action Against Polluters Hits 30-Year Low

ELLEN KNICKMEYER / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2019 "We're reaching levels where the enforcement program is lacking a pulse," says the chief of the advocacy group that obtained the data. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s Air Pollution Adviser Denies Link Between Dirty Air and Health Problems

By Jason Plautz / Reveal Oct 24, 2018 The chairman of the EPA’s smog and soot panel has made his living challenging health findings on behalf of industry. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

EPA Watchdog Faults Agency for Pruitt’s 24/7 Security Costs

ELLEN KNICKMEYER / The Associated Press Sep 4, 2018 The Environmental Protection Agency failed to justify its expenditure of more than $3.5 million to guard Scott Pruitt, the report finds. Travel costs for his bodyguards from February 2017 to December 2017 were $739,580. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Andrew Wheeler Is No ‘Less Evil’ Than Scott Pruitt, Just ‘More Patient’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2018 On "Late Night with Seth Meyers," the host checks in on the acting Environmental Protection Agency chief, a man Politico recently said "should scare anyone who breathes." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will 2018 Be the Year Americans Finally Face Up to Climate Change?

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 23, 2018 Two recently released studies paint a new, somewhat hopeful picture of Americans' thoughts on climate change, and the change of heart is long overdue. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rules for Handling Toxic Coal Ash Eased

MATTHEW BROWN / The Associated Press Jul 18, 2018 The EPA makes the change, which affects more than 400 U.S. coal-fired power plants, after utilities push back against Obama-era regulations. The companies are expected to save roughly $30 million a year as a result. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pruitt’s Exit

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jul 18, 2018 Dig deeper