EPA accused of pressuring scientists over Butte health studies
The Montana Standard exposes a pattern of EPA actions aimed at discrediting researchers studying metals exposure in Butte. Cases involving Suzanne McDermott Katie Hailer and Stacie Barry showcase tension between regulators and scientists, with potential impacts on cleanup costs and public health trust. EPA referrals to the Inspector General follow scrutiny of regulator-industry relationships.
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David McCumber
Environmental Protection Agency
Butte
EPA
Denver
Office of the
Inspector General
Atlantic Richfield
Montana Resources
Taylor Gillespie
Region 8
High Country News
Suzanne McDermott
Katie Hailer
Stacie Barry
Barry
Hailer
McDermott
Lukas Prinos
Montana
Train Derailment Destroys River Trestle Near Reed Point
A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed after a trestle over the Yellowstone River collapsed five miles east of Reed Point early Saturday. Eight tanker cars plunged into the river along with twisted tracks and debris, but emergency officials reported no injuries. Molten sulfur and asphalt spilled, with sulfur noted to solidify in cooler water.
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geruSen
Vumigsgazet
Yellowstone River
Reed Point
Stillwater County
Montana Rail Link
Montana
Group proposes shared stewardship plan for Yellowstone bison
Buffalo Field Campaign leader James Holt Sr. of the Nez Perce Tribe sent a June 16 letter to 31 tribes proposing a Yellowstone bison stewardship summit in November at Fort Hall Idaho. Holt urged Tribal Nations to unite on behalf of Yellowstone buffalo and collaboration with federal agencies.
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Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Buffalo Field Campaign
James Holt Sr
Fort Hall
Idaho
Yellowstone Buffalo
Holt
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