CLEAN : Environment official: budget cuts 'worse' than expected

The transcript discusses challenges faced by the EPA, including budget leaks, disbelief in global warming, and the impact on staff morale. It highlights the lack of information sharing and the ideological attack on the agency, which is crucial for environmental protection.

What does the speaker suggest will happen to the best people at the EPA due to the current situation?

In what way does the speaker characterize the current actions against the EPA?