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[] https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-ten-worst-things-scott-pruitts-epa-has-already-done https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/17/us/politics/epa-pruitt-media-monitoring.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/epa-is-taking-more-advice-from-industry--and-ignoring-its-own-scientists/2017/11/10/aa1fbaba-b8fb-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html https://theintercept.com/2017/10/06/watch-a-top-epa-nominee-embarrass-himself-with-feigned-ignorance-of-basic-facts https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/10/09/pruitt-tells-coal-miners-he-will-repeal-power-plan-rule-tuesday-the-war-on-coal-is-over http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/05/epa-climate-rule-withdrawal-cost-calculations-243520 https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/sep/17/taking-a-stand-for-our-health-and-nevada http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/03/trump-epa-reporter-attacked-hurricane-242300 http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-california-sues-u-s-environmental-1502482386-htmlstory.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/11/us/politics/scott-pruitt-epa.html https://youtu.be/D1Cil5n_-zs http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/22/trump-epa-energy-chemicals-clash-239875 https://newrepublic.com/article/142785/scott-pruitt-hiding https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/08/epa-board-scientific-scott-pruitt-climate-change http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-trump-s-epa-dismisses-half-of-the-1494273804-htmlstory.html If the EPA doesn't believe in science, what is it good for? [|Trump's environment chief says CO2 not main cause of global warming] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/03/09/on-climate-change-scott-pruitt-contradicts-the-epas-own-website https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/03/02/new-epa-head-told-congress-he-never-used-personal-email-for-government-business-but-it-turns-out-he-did http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/scott-pruitt-epa-reshape-235156 https://theintercept.com/2017/02/17/as-senate-rushes-to-install-scott-pruitt-at-epa-exiled-climate-scientists-survey-the-damage/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/02/the-epa-officially-gets-a-new-leader-scott-pruitt/517176/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/02/17/scott-pruitt-long-time-adversary-of-epa-confirmed-to-lead-the-agency http://boingboing.net/2017/02/16/pruitt.html https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/presidents-before-trump-have-meddled-with-the-epa-it-didnt-go-well
 * Trump names climate change skeptic and oil industry ally to lead the EPA

Sam Adams, Director, WRI US: “The selection of Attorney General Pruitt, who has consistently questioned climate science and actively fought EPA’s ability to reduce emissions, raises deeply troubling questions. The critical issue is whether EPA will continue to play its vital role in protecting people’s health and safety in communities across the country. http://www.wri.org/news/2016/12/statement-wri-responds-selection-scott-pruitt-lead-epa https://twitter.com/WorldResources/status/806601428101976065

Background


 * Earth Day is April 22!** We're excited to share many opportunities with you to celebrate and engage!
 * Share your...**


 * -questions.** Join us for a **Twitter chat on April 22 at 2 pm ET**. The discussion will be about climate change and what we can all do to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help protect the planet. Follow hashtag #AskEPA

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 * -tips.** On Monday April 22 Earth Day, tweet why protecting the environment is important to you. Tweet using hashtag #EPAtips.

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 * -thoughts.** Join the conversation on our It's Our Environment blog. We'll have a variety of posts all during April, Earth Month.

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 * -photos!** Participate in the State of the Environment Photo Project and show the world the environment as you see it! Then share on Flickr.

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 * Find events near you.** Check out the Earth Day website for events and things you can do to participate in and celebrate Earth Day!

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 * Stay safe!** If you're outdoors on Earth Day (or any day), protect yourself and your family from sun overexposure. Remember, the sun in April is as strong as the sun in August, even if the air feels cool. Use a sunblock of SPF 30 or higher. Get more sun safety tips.

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 * Habla español?** Aprenda más acerca del Día del Planeta Tierra y de lo que usted puede hacer para ayudar a proteger el medio ambiente. Escuche los podcasts ambientales. Inscrbase para recibir un consejo por correo electrnico en abril.

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 * National Sustainable Design Expo (April 18-19)**. If you're in Washington DC just before Earth Day, don't miss seeing fascinating student and science projects about innovative ways to protect the environment. Free, on the National Mall.

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