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BIAS: NEW YORK TIMES PUBLISHES NEW 3,000 WORD ATTACK AGAINST TRUMP'S EPA, LEAVES OUT KEY DETAILS

From: The Western Journal

“Recent reports appear to complicate Lipton’s analysis. The number of special agents in the EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division cratered from 207 to 154…

ASKING AND GETTING: BEHIND THE SURGE OF PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

From: Inside Philanthropy

“Watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) was harshly critical, with Executive Director Jeff Ruch stating, “We are concerned…

WATCHDOGS SAY US CHEMICAL SAFETY BOARD IS "FLYING BLIND"

From: Truth Out

“"America's sole industrial safety monitor is currently flying blind and placing the health of the public at risk," Carlesco said."

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COURT ORDER SOUGHT TO REQUIRE REFINERIES TO ADVISE PUBLIC ABOUT ACCIDENTAL CHEMICAL RELEASES

From: Daily Breeze

“But in practical terms, the CSB relies on media reports to learn about accidental chemical releases, said Adam Carlesco, an attorney representing Washington, D.C.-based…

ADVOCATES SUE SAFETY BOARD OVER COMPANY EMISSIONS REPORTING RULE

From: BNA Pearson

“The lawsuit filed by Houston-area organizations and the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility seeks to compel the U.S. Chemical Safety Board to issue…


News Releases

PERSONAL VIDEO CAMERAS A BUST IN FOREST SERVICE

500 Video Devices Gather Dust after Clueless Purchase by Law Enforcement Branch

MORE NATIONAL PARKS BAN PLASTIC BOTTLE SALES

Plastic Bottles Are Largest Single Contributor to National Park Solid Waste Load

ON EXXON VALDEZ 25TH ANNIVERSARY MUCH REMAINS UNRESOLVED

Alaska Legislature Takes Up Measure Urging Action on Long-Stalled Damages Claim

CHRISTIE SANDY HAZARD REDUCTION PLAN A CONTRADICTORY MESS

No Public Input or Legislative Review of Belated Plan to Qualify for Federal Funds

MALIBU SCHOOLS TO TEST CAMPUS SOILS FOR TOXICS

Parents and Teachers Urge Comprehensive and Transparent Assessment