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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

TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST WINS COURT PROTECTIONS

Court rules to restrict motorized off-road vehicles

DENALI WOLF POPULATION CRATERING WITHOUT STATE BUFFER

Plummeting Sighting of Wolves Threatens Big Cash Tourist Draw for Alaska

MALIBU TEACHERS DEMAND BROADER TOXIC TESTING AT SCHOOL

Scope and Source of Contamination Still Unknown as District Tries Damage Control

U.S. PARK POLICE CHIEF TERESA CHAMBERS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

First Female Park Police Chief Marks 12 Years at Helm & 35 Years as Police Officer

CHRISTIE CLIMATE DENIAL IMPERILS SANDY RECOVERY FUNDS

New Federal Rules Stress Climate Change Adaptation Missing from Jersey Policies