Scorned Scientists Form Rogue Air Panel After EPA Dumped It (1)

Former members of a disbanded EPA science panel said Sept. 26 that they would form an independent group to make sure that the national air quality standards for fine particle pollution are given a “thorough review.”

These 20 scientists were part of a vetted particulate matter review panel that EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler disbanded nearly a year ago, on grounds that they took too long to perform their tasks.

The group of scientists, under the banner of the Independent Particulate Matter Review Panel, said they will “provide independent scientific input on the nation’s protections from ...