Why This Page Exists
We publish research and analysis on environmental contaminants, infrastructure, chemistry, and government accountability. That work has consequences — it informs communities, shapes public understanding, and gets cited by decision-makers. We take that seriously.
Every Article Includes
Byline. Every piece names its author. If AI-assisted tools contributed to research or drafting, we say so.
Reviewer. Every piece is reviewed before publication. The reviewer is credited.
Citations. Claims of fact are sourced. We link to primary sources — EPA filings, peer-reviewed papers, government databases, court documents — not other blogs.
Dates. Every article shows its published date and last-updated date. Environmental data changes. Our articles should reflect that.
Content type. Every piece is labeled: Explainer, Analysis, Case Study, Field Note, or Opinion. Readers deserve to know what they're reading.
What We Don't Do
No unsourced quotes. If someone is quoted, we name them and link to the source. If a quote is illustrative or hypothetical, it is clearly labeled as such.
No fabricated case studies. Every example references a real place, real data, or a real event. We don't invent scenarios to make a point.
No synthetic authority. We don't manufacture credibility through vague references to "experts say" or "studies show" without naming the expert or linking the study.
Our Standard
We aim for the caliber of researchers like Paul Anastas at Yale (green chemistry), Tim Townsend at the University of Florida (landfills and PFAS), David Sedlak at UC Berkeley (water), and Kelsey Pieper at Northeastern (drinking water contaminants). We don't claim to be them — but their rigor is the benchmark we hold ourselves to.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it and note the correction with a date. No silent edits on matters of fact.
Contact
Questions about our editorial process? Spot an error? rip@eprfoundation.org