Advertisement
Ariel Wittenberg and Dylan Brown, E&E News reporters
EPA scientists wanted their agency to ask for a new environmental review of the proposed Pebble mine project but were overridden by political staffers, according to several sources and a key document obtained by E&E News.
EPA Chief of Staff Ryan Jackson's inbox was flooded with chummy notes from lobbyists, many of whom he'd worked with on Capitol Hill, according to a review of emails released under the Freedom of Information Act. The emails show Jackson's can-do, will-fix attitude and willingness to lend a sympathetic ear.
By Mike Soraghan in Greenwire
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a leading advocate for climate action, has been critical of a proposed 85-turbine project that would reduce emissions in Massachusetts.
By Benjamin Storrow and Heather Richards in Climatewire
By signing up, you agree to receive E&E News email updates and offers. You also grant your consent to our data collection practices. We encourage you to review our Privacy and Data Practices Policy.
Already a subscriber? Log in
EPA Chief of Staff Ryan Jackson's inbox was flooded with chummy notes from lobbyists, many of whom he'd worked with on Capitol Hill, according to a review of emails released under the Freedom of Information Act. The emails show Jackson's can-do, will-fix attitude and willingness to lend a sympathetic ear.
By Mike Soraghan in Greenwire
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a leading advocate for climate action, has been critical of a proposed 85-turbine project that would reduce emissions in Massachusetts.
By Benjamin Storrow and Heather Richards in Climatewire