Trump makes controversial pick for head of chemical safety office

By Rebecca Trager2017-07-24T16:17:00

Washington DC, USA - January 28, 2017: Environmental Protection Agency EPA headquarters

Source: © Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock.com

White House choice for Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention – who has written stories mixing science and the Bible – is criticised for industry ties

President Trump has nominated toxicologist Michael Dourson, who has published a series of books blending science and the Bible, to head the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chemical and pesticides office. Dourson quickly came under attack from environmental groups for being too cozy with the tobacco and chemical industries.