A question of scientific integrity and retaliation at the EPA
Podcast:Federal Drive with Tom Temin Published On: Wed Oct 09 2024 Description: Scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency were passed over for promotions, reassigned over disagreements about chemical safety. So says EPA's Inspector General. The IG found managers retaliated against employees who raised concerns about new chemicals being approved for commercial release, and that the retaliation violated the agency's scientific integrity policy. For reaction, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman spoke with the Director of Science Policy for public employees for environmental responsibility, Pier Kyla Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices