Management
House Republicans Probe Allegations of Political Interference in Agencies' COVID-19 Work
The Biden administration has "cast aside" an advisory panel related to vaccines, lawmaker alleges.
Management
White House Charts Course for Better Protections of Civil Servant Scientists
New report calls for improved policies prohibiting interference and clearer punishments for those who meddle in scientific work.
Tech
There’s No Cheap Way to Deal With the Climate Crisis
Warming will bring enormous economic costs. Cutting emissions now will save money later.
Management
Addressing the Unfair Distribution of Costs and Benefits of Environmental Protection
How agencies can promote equity in the push for climate action.
Management
FDA's Two Top Career Vaccine Officials to Step Down
The employees reportedly had disagreements over the Biden administration's approach to COVID-19 booster shots.
Management
Pandemic Preparedness and Climate Change Are Among Federal Research Priorities For 2023
White House tells agencies to consider these and the other R&D priorities in developing their budget proposals.
Tech
GovExec Daily: EPA Policy and Science in the Biden Administration
Eric Katz joins the show to discuss how the agency says that it encourages open collaboration among employees, while some scientists have reported the opposite.
Special Report
Defense
Climate Change Is Already Disrupting the Military. It Will Get Worse, Officials Say
Even as wildfires drain National Guard resources, the Pentagon is racing to develop computer models that can better guide decisions about sustainability efforts.
Management
EPA Asked to Stop Barring Employees From Sharing Scientific Findings With Each Other
Agency says it supports open collaboration among employees, but some scientists have reported policies with the opposite effect.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Efforts to Advance and Invest in Research
Wellspring CEO Robert Lowe joins the podcast to discuss how the U.S. invests in innovation.
Workforce
EPA Directs Employees Not to Talk to the Press
Agency faces criticism of hypocrisy after promising new era of transparency.
Management
Why America Must Lead—and Fund—the Ocean Data Revolution
We have an opportunity to empower natural resource managers, federal agencies and local communities to make informed decisions with the best available science.
Workforce
Even Feds With Lifetime Tenure Can Be Fired for Cause, Court Rules
The dismissal does not require a special procedure, court finds in new precedent-setting case.
Management
EPA Admits to Altering Science Under Trump, Pledges New Course
Senior management demanded modifications to scientific conclusions that "did not make sense," career employees said.
Management
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.
Workforce
Panel Meets to Unearth Meddling in Federal Scientists' Work, Contemplate How to Avoid Future Interference
President Biden is hoping to add more teeth to scientific integrity policies across government.
Management
The Environmental Threat More Immediate Than Climate Change
The uptick in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions poses substantial dangers for people and the economy, says an EPA scientist.
Management
Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Protect Animals in Government Labs
Bipartisan legislation builds on current policies at the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health.
Management
Flurry of Climate Action Belies a Major Omission: There’s No Strategy
As Biden’s climate priorities gain momentum, the need for a national climate adaptation strategy is more important than ever.
Management