<h1>EPA Launches Major Restructuring to Optimize Scientific Research and Reduce Operational Costs Across Environmental Programs</h1> Environmental Protection Agency announced a broad reorganization aimed at cutting costs and restructuring scientific research. The changes include creating a new scientific review office and shifting research expertise to program offices. The administration plans significant budget cuts and potential staff reductions, which critics argue could compromise environmental research and public health protection. The reorganization seeks to streamline operations and reduce funding for scientific research, potentially impacting independent scientific work at the agency.