EPA will officially dissolve its scientific research arm
By 
Rebecca Trager2025-07-22T14:53:00
Experts warn that closing the Office of Research and Development will hamper efforts to protect the environment and public health
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is officially shuttering its Office of Research and Development (ORD), which has served for decades as the agency’s scientific research arm. Many observers caution that the move will weaken the EPA’s ability to carry out its mission of protecting the environment and public health.