Science is essential as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency carries out its mission to protect human health and the environment. In fact, laws passed by Congress require the EPA to use the “best ...

The cancellation of a meeting of top advisors to the agency’s scientific research arm, with no explanation or plans to ...

The EPA Science Advisory Board plays an important role in ensuring that the EPA uses the best available science. It is tasked with reviewing the scientific and technological basis of EPA actions.

Some basic definitions for best available science can be found in laws, court rulings and other sources, including the EPA’s own policies. No matter who serves on the EPA’s advisory boards ...

No matter who serves on the EPA’s advisory boards, the agency is required by law to follow the best available science. Failing to do so sets the stage for lawsuits. The same law that established ...