How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A.

There is massive infrastructural damage being done to our country by this administration, some of which we will not recover from in my lifetime, possibly even my kids'. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

In 2026, It is more important to use our tax $$ to build a frivolous ballroom than it is to preserve what used to be gold standard science for the purpose of saving the lives of US citizens. 1500 science staff have left. Only 124 remain. 🧪 archive.today/3bkSw

“More than 1,500 biologists, chemists and other experts at the EPA’s Office of Research and Development have been laid off, reassigned or pressured to retire. Today, only 124 researchers remain.” How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Just a year ago 1,500 scientists in the EPA research office were studying forever chemicals, wildfires, asthma, drinking water, extreme heat, hazardous spills, and more. The Trump admin gutted it, reassigning or firing over 90% of the researchers. Only 124 remain. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

You'd never know from US media, captured as it is by deep RW narratives, but the US EPA is -- or at least was -- one of the wonders of the world. Sharp, credible independent science tied to serious regulatory & enforcement authority. China would *kill* for something like it. Trump is destroying it.

This might be the most insane story about the US EPA that you’ll read.

“They are among more than 1,500 biologists, chemists and other experts at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development who have been laid off, reassigned or pressured to retire. Today, only 124 researchers remain,“ www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

For decades EPA scientists (not the whole agency, but at least the scientists) were insulated from partisan politics, but no longer. Only 124 of 1500 EPA scientists are left. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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How the Trump administration dismantled independent science at the EPA: A doctor and expert in lung health has been reassigned to a finance office. An epidemiologist has a new job issuing permits to handle hazardous waste. . By Lisa Friedman www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

"The E.P.A. 'just blew up a very well-performing organization that was making a difference, not only in the country but in the world,' said Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, who led the research office under the first Trump administration." Brilliant and enraging @nytimes.com story from fabulous Lisa Friedman

"One scientist, a doctor and expert in lung health, has recently been reassigned to a finance office. more than 1,500 biologists, chemists at Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development have been laid off, reassigned or pressured to retire. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

For more than a half-century, a prestigious scientific arm of EPA did groundbreaking research to save lives. It studied fertility, asthma, wildfires, drinking water, climate change and other health threats. In just one year, Tr$mp has almost completely dismantled it. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

"The EPA's independent science arm did groundbreaking research to save lives. It studied fertility, asthma, wildfires, drinking water, climate change etc etc In just one year, it has been almost completely dismantled Of 1500 scientists, only 124 remain"-@tripgabriel www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

I haven’t heard anyone with power articulate a really good plan for what to do with an unprecedented decline in American state capacity.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency once relied on ~1,500 scientists studying asthma, fertility, toxic chemicals, wildfire smoke and drinking water. Within a year, its independent science arm has been gutted—leaving barely 124 researchers behind.

Harry Litman ‪@harrylitman.bsky.social‬ “More than 1,500 biologists, chemists and other experts at the EPA’s Office of Research and Development have been laid off, reassigned or pressured to retire. Today, only 124 researchers remain.”

A detailed look into how the White House sabotaged research efforts within the EPA's Office of Research and Development.

🧪 #resist #resistrfk #defendresearch #standupforscience www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Your Number For The Day: 124 That's the number of researchers left in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development, which studies vital public health issues. More than 1,500 worked there a year ago. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

The EPA is now the Enjoying Pesticides Agency. "For more than a half-century, a prestigious scientific arm of the federal government did groundbreaking research aimed at saving American lives. It studied fertility, asthma, wildfires, drinking water, climate... 🧵1/4 www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

“If you have no data I guess you can just assume things are safe,” said Earl Gray, who spent more than 40 years at E.P.A. evaluating how toxic substances damage the reproductive system. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Disastrous accounts of Trump’s firings or reassignments of the independent scientists making sure we have clean air and water. It's a gift to his grifting billionaire buddies to keep polluting. That's why I led 117 of my colleagues in Congress to stop this horrible decision.

some days i can read the news without having a panic attack not today though www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

What we've lost under Trump is immeasurable. What a pity for the United States www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at E.P.A. - The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

"There’s really nobody anymore that will be looking out, with a comprehensive, independent perspective, at the quality of our environment and the quality of our health." www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

🧪 Rebuilding federal science after this nightmare will take decades unless science investment and civil servant hiring processes are drastically reformed. Key positions often sit vacant for years due to red tape and budget restrictions. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

«Those who stay will no longer serve in an independent unit designed to be free from political interference. Instead, they will be overseen by Trump appointees or in a new unit directly under the administrator, Lee Zeldin.» Chilling. Independent science is just dead at the E.P.A. (gift link)

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"The science office operated the world’s only laboratory specializing in controlled human-exposure studies to determine the health effects of vehicle exhaust, wildfire smoke, ozone and other pollutants. That laboratory has been closed." www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

"How the #Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the #EPA" https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/climate/epa-science-trump-cuts.html "The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure…For more than a half-century, [it] did […]

For more than a half-century, a prestigious scientific arm of the federal government EPA did groundbreaking independent research aimed at saving American lives. In just one year, it has been almost completely dismantled. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Comment l'administration Trump à mis fin à l'activité scientifique indépendante de l'agence de régulation de l'environnement (EPA). www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

"They're among more than 1,500 biologists, chemists and other experts at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development who have been laid off, reassigned or pressured to retire. Today, only 124 researchers remain, and this month they must decide whether to remain employed"

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This might be the most insane story about the US EPA that you’ll read. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/climate/epa-science-trump-cuts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.Iy2n.A7Ebto8vi6XJ

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The way back from this catastrophe is a long road. I hope to still be alive to see the full return of solid science guiding the EPA. Surely our children and grandchildren will. #EPA

Eliminating independent sources of expertise and authority, one at a time (see Project 2025).

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It’s shocking what has happened to EPA’s Office of Research and Development. I used to be on the external science advisory board to ORD helping provide ideas and feedback to an amazing collection of scientists. Now they’ve been fired or relocated and ORD is no more 😡 www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Only 124 researchers remain at EPA. More than 1500 were laid off or fired. Those who are left must hew to the administration line, and be overseen by political appointees. How does this make America healthy? or great? #climatechange #publichealth #science #pollution #toxic #cancer #lunghealth

I was lucky enough to call these amazing scientists and public servants colleagues. America will be less healthy without them. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

I think most people are unaware of the extent to which the EPA has been destroyed in the past year. In a November 2024 poll, 76% of Trump voters opposed weakening the EPA (86% of all voters). People want environmental protection and decisions based on evidence. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

This is insane. How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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How the Trump administration ended independent science at the EPA www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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How the [Anti-Science, Pro-Death] Trump Administration Ended Independent #Science at the E.P.A. (Gift article)

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Still a crap shoot on who is going to go down as the greatest mass murderer of this regime, and my money is still on Lee Zeldin

The Office of Research and Development at the EPA was singled out in Project 2025. Research was a particular target because its findings frequently led to tighter air and water regulations, costing industries billions, so the Trump admin decided to crush it. 🌎 www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Our country, its people, are going to regret this: “The E.P.A. “just blew up a very well-performing organization that was making a difference, not only in the country but in the world,” www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

“There’s really nobody anymore that will be looking out, with a comprehensive, independent perspective, at the quality of our environment and the quality of our health.” —Dr. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, who led the EPA research office under first Trump administration www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

I wish I could be glad that my former colleague Bryan Hubbell was featured in the NYT article about EPA science, but alas, it's not a happy story. The comments from EPA that "EPA science is continuing" are - to be exceptionally kind - hogwash. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

The prestigious #research office at #EPA spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

For more than a half-century, the U.S. EPA's Air, Climate and Energy Program did groundbreaking research aimed at saving lives. It studied fertility, asthma, wildfires, drinking water, climate change, and myriad other health threats. In just one year, it has been almost completely dismantled.

Thank you to @nytimes.com and @umich.edu's Tom Luben for shining a light on the erasure of #science and #scientists and #environmental research critical to #publichealth, especially as #climatechange hastens the need for #research www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

Republicans don't want the government to advance science and protect your health - but they do want $400M of your money to build their leader a golden ballroom. [GIFT LINK] www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A.(gift link)

And the evidence of the republican regime actively seeking to kill Americans just keeps piling up No paywall

Especially when they’re tied to actions such as this… No paywall

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Gift article: “For more than a half-century, a prestigious scientific arm of the federal government did research aimed at saving American lives. It studied fertility, asthma, wildfires, drinking water, climate change and myriad other health threats.” Now it’s gone. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c... TRUMP DESTROYS EVERYTHING!!

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The Office of Research and Development at the EPA was singled out in Project 2025. Research was a particular target because its findings frequently led to tighter air and water regulations, costing industries billions, so the Trump admin decided to crush it. Gift Link www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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This destruction of the EPA is so deeply concerning, & will have global health impacts. The dangers aren’t theoretical. I had migraines for months due to a methane leak. My home state Iowa has soaring cancer rates studies show may be due to chemicals from BigAg. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c... Trump Cares Nothing for Public Health ! He Cares only for His Personal Wealth!

🎁🔗 How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

From this morning's NYTimes Daily Briefing, the assault on science/knowledge/education continues... Gift article for the full story www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

These traitors to the nation, the planet and humanity should be dragged in fucking chains and have their smirks replaced with broken teeth. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

"They are among more than 1500 biologists, chemists and other experts at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development who have been laid off, reassigned or pressured to retire. Today, only 124 researchers remain." www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. 😡😡 www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

The Trump administration goes to war against science, public health and the environment. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

More on the Trump war on science: complete dismantling of EPA's venerable Office of Research and Development. When they say they are not getting rid of the science, they are getting rid of the science science. Gift 🔗 www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at the E.P.A. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c... The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled. republicans = corrupt

“For more than a half-century, a scientific arm of the federal government did groundbreaking research aimed at saving lives. It studied fertility, asthma, wildfires, drinking water, climate change and other health threats. It has been almost completely dismantled.” www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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What a disgrace

Critics said the Trump administration had removed the firewall between scientists and political appointees and said it could take years, if not decades, to rebuild that expertise. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...

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www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c... Trump is destroying the United States with brain drain. I remember reading about it in conversations about how it was part of the reason the east Germans built the wall. Now it's happening here. We're all going to be sicker and more stupid because of it. Fools.

#EPA #science office operated world’s only laboratory specializing in controlled human-exposure studies to determine the health effects of vehicle exhaust, wildfire smoke, ozone and other pollutants. That lab has been closed. R&D staff reduced from 1500 to 124. 🧪 #JFC www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/c...