Story perspectives

EPA Halts Research, Sparks Concerns Over Political Influence

9/20/2025

31 2

Summary

Story summary

The EPA has ordered scientists to stop research publications, impacting significant funding, especially from the Office of Water.
Anonymous employees report that political appointees mandated peer review before publication.
Previous rollbacks of environmental regulations by the Trump administration have led to dissent among EPA staff.
Over 100 employees faced administrative leave for opposing these rollbacks.
Experts warn this halt undermines the agency's scientific integrity and raises concerns about politicization.

1 of 1

Story summary

The EPA has ordered scientists to stop research publications, impacting significant funding, especially from the Office of Water.
Anonymous employees report that political appointees mandated peer review before publication.
Previous rollbacks of environmental regulations by the Trump administration have led to dissent among EPA staff.
Over 100 employees faced administrative leave for opposing these rollbacks.
Experts warn this halt undermines the agency's scientific integrity and raises concerns about politicization.