The Trump administration's decision to dismantle the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's research division significantly reduces scientific capacity to assess environmental risks. Nearly 4,000 employees will be cut, primarily affecting the Office of Research and Development, which was integral to evaluating environmental hazards and human health protections. This action has raised concerns among experts who believe that communities will face increased exposure to hazardous substances without adequate federal oversight. In this context, California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment may need to step in to fulfill the gap left by the federal government.
The EPA is eliminating nearly 4,000 employees, primarily from its Office of Research and Development, impacting its capacity to conduct vital environmental research.
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in California is poised to take on a greater role in environmental risk assessment due to federal cuts.
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