Author Archive

Zoya Teirstein

Management

This EPA research office safeguarded Americans’ health. Trump just eliminated it

The Office of Research and Development produced the science underpinning regulations on everything from PFAS to pesticides to lead.

Oversight

EPA Proposes First-Ever Limits on PFAs in Drinking Water

The standards would force states to begin the arduous process of cleaning out 'forever chemicals' from their water supplies.

Management

Joe Biden Has a New Vision for the National Flood Insurance Program

The administration's flood insurance reforms could improve transparency — and make some Americans more vulnerable.

Management

Scientists Identify the Missing Ingredient for Climate Action: Political Will

The IPCC's latest report finally recognizes the social barriers to climate action.