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Group Says Vela’s Reassignment Illegal

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

"A federal government watchdog group is challenging the legality of David Vela’s reassignment to the National Park Service’s acting deputy director of…

Wire the Tetons? Critics Say Pump the Brakes

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

"The park’s plan, which has been kicked around internally for six years, is not a done deal. An environmental assessment outlining the project, and its…

Civil Penalties for Polluters Dropped Dramatically in Trump’s First Two Years, Analysis Shows

From: Milbank Monitor

"Government figures show the EPA has hit a 30-year low in the number of pollution cases referred for criminal prosecution. Justice Department data released Tuesday,…

Torpy at Large: Very Hot Indeed for CDC’s Former Climate Change Chief

From: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Welcome to Dr. Luber’s Limbo, a forced exile from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where the epidemiologist who once ran the CDC’s…

Environmental Group Raises Concern About Increased Production of PFAs Chemicals

From: WCMU Public Radio

Despite growing health concerns, the production of a family of fire retardant chemicals is increasing, according to an environmental group. Perfluoroalkyl substances,…


News Releases

STATE PUSH BACK AGAINST FEDERAL SUPERFUND DESIGNATIONS

With Nation’s Longest Superfund List, New Jersey Seeks to Place Barriers to More

TICKET QUOTAS ISSUED TO FOREST SERVICE RANGERS

100 Citations-a-Year Target Rankles Officers Confused by Contradictory Directives

REFUGE SYSTEM GROWTH PLAN MARRED BY BLIND SPOTS

Sea-Level Rise and Per-Acre Price Not Factored into Land Acquisition Formula

WHO TURNED OFF AIR POLLUTION MONITOR DURING BRIDGE CLOSURE?

U.S. EPA to Investigate Why Key Air Monitor Went Offline for Nearly Three Days

GRAY ADMINISTRATION GUTS DC RESIDENT HIRING PREFERENCE

Unwritten Civil Service Selection Process Circumvents Bonus Points for DC Residents