The Trump administration's EPA announced significant budget cuts and staffing reductions aimed at returning the agency to 1980s levels. These changes have raised concern among health experts and advocacy groups who warn that dismantling the office of research and development could hinder critical scientific work that informs air quality standards. The EPA's commitment to protecting human health may be compromised if the agency's capacity to conduct independent research is weakened, leading to potentially inadequate regulatory measures against air pollution and health risks.
"Gutting the [ORD] is a loss for health. EPA's air pollution rules work because they're based on science. This is the office that makes that possible."
"Having a standalone office to do this work isn't a bug, it's a feature. Housing this work in an independent office is important because it has ensured that the science is impartial and objective."
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