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Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Artificial Turf

From: The Intercept

"Any threats posed by the PFAS in the blades and backing of turf add to questions that were already swirling about the crumb rubber sprinkled over it. In 2014, soccer…

Federal regulators take heat from both sides of the right whale-gear debate

From: Bangor Daily News

"Earlier this year, NMFS reopened 3000 square miles of ocean south of Nantucket to groundfishing, allowing the use of gillnets and rope. The agency said that…

SF’s Treasure Island, poised for building boom, escaped listing as Superfund site

From: San Francisco Chronicle

"Environmental advocacy groups said the decision led to a dysfunctional and delayed cleanup, making the process less transparent and leaving thousands…

GLACIER PARK OFFICIALLY ALLOWS E-BIKES

From: Daily Inter Lake

"Outdoor and conservation groups have objected to allowing e-bikes in parks without additional study or public notice. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility…

Trump administration expands hunting and fishing in wildlife refuges

From: The Washington Post

"It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to recreation and industry, which critics say comes at the expense of the environment…


News Releases

CHRISTIE’S $120 MILLION COVER STORY GOES OFF THE RAILS

Sandy Damage to Nearly One-Third of Rail Fleet Was Predicted and Preventable

REDSKIN OWNER TREE-CUTTING WHISTLEBLOWER CASE RESOLVED

Special Counsel Mediation Brings Happy Ending for Park Service Ranger Danno

NEW JERSEY UNPREPARED FOR CLIMATE THREATS TO WATER SUPPLIES

Absence of Planning & Regulatory Freeze Stymie Critical Water Management Steps

EPA UN-FIRES 9/11 WHISTLEBLOWER BUT VOWS TO TRY AGAIN

Bizarre Reversals Confront Scientist Who Sounded First Responder Alarm

FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES VOTE NO CONFIDENCE ON LEADERSHIP

Survey Reveals Strong Doubts on Management Competence, Integrity and Policies