News Clips

Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.


States Continue to Bolster Whistleblower Protections: PEER Analysis

From: Safety+Health Magazine

"Most states have expanded their whistleblower protection laws over the past 12 years, including 10 states that have done so in their most recent legislative…

Louisiana Black Bear Needs Renewed Federal Protection

From: HoumaToday.com

"Environmental groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and others filed the lawsuit June 28 in Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Greens Sue for Protections on Louisiana Black Bear

From: E&E news

"The suit says there are fewer than 700 in the wild, since other black bears are breeding with the Louisiana bears. "They're actually making things worse rather than…

Suit: Louisiana Black Bear Needs Renewed Federal Protection

From: Herald-Whig

"Environmental groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and others filed the lawsuit June 28 in Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Scott Pruitt’s Abuse of Public Service

From: Akron Beacon-Journal

"Recall how Pruitt became representative of the swamp President Trump says he wants to drain — from around-the-clock security and the $43,000 secure phone…

Pruitt's Gone. But His Problems Remain for Aides

From: E&E News

"Thirteen federal investigations into Pruitt were open before he left the agency Friday. Some of those probes could still ensnare political aides who remain on the payroll,…

Nonprofit Groups Sue U.S. Fish and Wildlife to Restore Louisiana Black Bear to Endangered Species List

From: The Advocate

"A national nonprofit group along with a number of Louisiana organizations and individuals have filed suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to have…

7 Ways Scott Pruitt's Legacy at EPA Will Live On

From: USA Today

"Hundreds of scientists, researchers and other staff have left the agency over the past 18 months taking with them institutional expertise. In addition, administrative,…

The Future of Former EPA Chief Scott Pruitt's Anti-Science Legacy

From: Wired

"So when Pruitt’s resignation was tweeted by President Trump on Thursday afternoon, there was relief among many EPA employees, according to Jeff Ruch, executive director…

Scott Pruitt Is Gone, But The Trump Administration’s Climate Negligence Remains

From: The New Yorker

"Pruitt’s head-scratching personal behavior as a boss overshadowed much more consequential actions, such as the reduction of criminal-enforcement actions against…