EPA Issues Mass Termination Notices to Probationary Employees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified over 1,100 probationary employees of immediate termination this week, citing 5 CFR § 315.804, mirroring a similar approach used by Elon Musk at Twitter and following a 'deferred resignation' offer from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
EPA Issues Mass Termination Notices to Probationary Employees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified over 1,100 probationary employees of immediate termination this week, citing 5 CFR § 315.804, mirroring a similar approach used by Elon Musk at Twitter and following a 'deferred resignation' offer from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA administrator by a 56-42 vote, signaling a likely rollback of environmental regulations under the Trump administration.
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA administrator by a 56-42 vote, signaling a likely rollback of environmental regulations under the Trump administration.
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52% Bias Score
Southern California Cities Oppose EPA's Hazardous Waste Site
Four Southern California cities are opposing the EPA's use of a Lario Park site to process hazardous waste from the Eaton Fire, citing lack of notification and the transport of toxic materials into their communities; the site began accepting debris on Monday, including lithium batteries and hazardou...
Southern California Cities Oppose EPA's Hazardous Waste Site
Four Southern California cities are opposing the EPA's use of a Lario Park site to process hazardous waste from the Eaton Fire, citing lack of notification and the transport of toxic materials into their communities; the site began accepting debris on Monday, including lithium batteries and hazardou...
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56% Bias Score
Biden Administration Appeals Court Ruling on Water Fluoridation Ban
The Biden administration is appealing a court decision that could allow the Trump administration to ban water fluoridation, a practice defended by public health experts for its cavity-prevention benefits, despite concerns about potential risks at higher exposure levels.
Biden Administration Appeals Court Ruling on Water Fluoridation Ban
The Biden administration is appealing a court decision that could allow the Trump administration to ban water fluoridation, a practice defended by public health experts for its cavity-prevention benefits, despite concerns about potential risks at higher exposure levels.
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52% Bias Score
Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Shift Towards Deregulation
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, emphasized balancing environmental protection with economic growth, suggesting a potential shift towards deregulation and aligning with Trump's stated goal of reducing fed...
Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Shift Towards Deregulation
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, emphasized balancing environmental protection with economic growth, suggesting a potential shift towards deregulation and aligning with Trump's stated goal of reducing fed...
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52% Bias Score
Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Regulatory Rollbacks
Lee Zeldin's Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator showcased his commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth, aligning with President-elect Trump's plans to reduce regulations and promote fossil fuel development; Zeldin's past votes and statements indicate poten...
Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Regulatory Rollbacks
Lee Zeldin's Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator showcased his commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth, aligning with President-elect Trump's plans to reduce regulations and promote fossil fuel development; Zeldin's past votes and statements indicate poten...
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48% Bias Score
Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Head, Signaling Shift in US Environmental Policy
The US Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA head on January 29th, 2024, by a 56-42 vote. This appointment, praised by the fossil fuel industry and opposed by environmental groups, signals a potential rollback of environmental regulations and increased focus on domestic oil production.
Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Head, Signaling Shift in US Environmental Policy
The US Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA head on January 29th, 2024, by a 56-42 vote. This appointment, praised by the fossil fuel industry and opposed by environmental groups, signals a potential rollback of environmental regulations and increased focus on domestic oil production.
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48% Bias Score
EPA Dismisses Science Advisory Board Members
On Tuesday, the EPA dismissed members of its Science Advisory Board (SAB) and Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), aiming to align scientific advice with its mission, a move mirroring similar actions during the first Trump administration and potentially delaying crucial environmental reg...
EPA Dismisses Science Advisory Board Members
On Tuesday, the EPA dismissed members of its Science Advisory Board (SAB) and Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), aiming to align scientific advice with its mission, a move mirroring similar actions during the first Trump administration and potentially delaying crucial environmental reg...
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44% Bias Score
EPA and DOE Invest $850 Million to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas
The EPA and DOE are investing $850 million in 43 projects, including seven in Colorado and Wyoming, to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas by 80% by 2038, focusing on marginal wells and community engagement.
EPA and DOE Invest $850 Million to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas
The EPA and DOE are investing $850 million in 43 projects, including seven in Colorado and Wyoming, to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas by 80% by 2038, focusing on marginal wells and community engagement.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's ePA System Faces Major Security Risks
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) system, launched in January 2024, faces significant security flaws, including extended access times for healthcare providers and lack of granular control over data access, potentially exposing 70 million patients' data to unauthorized access and raising se...
Germany's ePA System Faces Major Security Risks
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) system, launched in January 2024, faces significant security flaws, including extended access times for healthcare providers and lack of granular control over data access, potentially exposing 70 million patients' data to unauthorized access and raising se...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's EPA Nominee to Review, Potentially Reclaim, IRA Climate Funds
President-elect Trump's EPA nominee, Lee Zeldin, committed to reviewing and potentially reclaiming funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) during Senate testimony, citing accountability concerns raised by Senator Ricketts, who noted insufficient oversight funding for the EPA inspector general. ...
Trump's EPA Nominee to Review, Potentially Reclaim, IRA Climate Funds
President-elect Trump's EPA nominee, Lee Zeldin, committed to reviewing and potentially reclaiming funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) during Senate testimony, citing accountability concerns raised by Senator Ricketts, who noted insufficient oversight funding for the EPA inspector general. ...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient Files
Germany launches nationwide electronic health records (ePA) for over 70 million insured people, improving healthcare and research, but with ongoing security and user-friendliness concerns.
Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient Files
Germany launches nationwide electronic health records (ePA) for over 70 million insured people, improving healthcare and research, but with ongoing security and user-friendliness concerns.
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36% Bias Score