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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

ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR FISHING FLEETS STUCK IN DRY-DOCK

Performance Standards, Configuration & Funding Source among Unresolved Issues

MISGUIDED MASSACHUSETTS COAL ASH GREENHOUSE GAS CREDIT PLAN

Ignoring Massive GHG from Coal Combustion Vitiates State Climate Control Goals

PIPELINE SAFETY AGENCY CONSUMED WITH INDUSTRY CONFERENCES

Far More Staff Time and $ Goes to Industry Events than Pipeline Accident Responses

EPA WEARS TWO HATS REGULATING BUSINESS “PARTNERS”

Call for IG Review of Regulatory Conflicts and Value of EPA Tech Developments

NATIONAL PARK RANGERS ASK PUBLIC NOT TO SHOOT MESSENGER

Open Letter Calls for Reforms to Prevent Future Closures Urges Public to Direct Anger at Congress to Force Parks Reopening