Stories by Rebecca Trager

Agency devotes more resources, speeds reviews of chemicals, earning plaudits but concern that studies were not careful enough

Researchers blocked from financial dealings in U.S., but sanctions may have little impact

Companies worry Trump will harm global trade, while Clinton accuses them of price-gouging

Government study finds safety for unborn children, calming fears

It will be harder for chemical companies to hide information, but the EPA will need more money for tests

Ruling against EPA undermines key features of new legislation, legal scholars warn

Long-term study of children ties exposure to sleep disorders later in life

Both environment and industry advocates criticize Environmental Protection Agency rule

Calls for help after using the psychoactive chemicals have more than tripled this year

Widespread evidence tampering by chemist Annie Dookhan justifies appeals, court rules

Trans Pacific Partnership, now being negotiated by U.S., will keep low-cost generics off the market, says the Foundation for AIDS Research

Legalization means jobs for scientists to analyze products for purity and safety

Research agency critics, such as Sen. Ted Cruz, have new positions with power to control money and priorities

Federal agency that investigates chemical accidents is badly managed and punishes whistleblowers, Congressmen say

A public–private partnership of $100 billion could shield agencies from up-and-down Congressional budgets

Cuba has world-class expertise in vaccines and environmental research to share, scientists say after last month's agreement to promote exchanges

One genetic test had a 43 percent false negative rate, casting doubt on conclusions, says U.S. oversight report

Program lists facilities holding dangerous chemicals and sets emergency plans

University scientists warn probe will reveal names and comments of anonymous peer reviewers, and warp research evaluation

Pyrolysis, which turns plastics into diesel and oils, could be scaled up dramatically

Chemical manufacturers say public listings could reveal trade secrets

Two holes in a chemical storage tank, and no formal inspections, left the city of Charleston without drinking water, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board reports