The Trump administration has announced the closure of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development, a move that will eliminate hundreds of scientific jobs and reduce the agency’s workforce by 23%. This office has been central to producing research that underpins regulations on pollution, toxic chemicals, and public health protections. The decision has drawn bipartisan concern in Congress, widespread backlash from scientists, environmentalists, and former officials, and warnings that it could undermine the integrity of environmental policy and public health safeguards. Employees have been left in the dark about the details and timing of the layoffs, while some labs will remain open but face significant staff reductions. Critics argue that dismantling the EPA’s scientific research capacity fulfills industry goals and risks returning environmental oversight to a 'dark age' where science plays little role in policy.
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