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Why DC pledges to test all playgrounds for toxic lead after prior ABC7 investigation

From: WJLA

"There’s a lot at stake. In addition to lead poisoning which we’ve all seen the very tragic effects all over the country when we look at all the public outrage that happened…

The Energy 202: Congress wants to know when Trump will fill all the vacant positions at Interior

From: The Washington Post

"Many of the posts have been left unoccupied for so long that they are weighing on the mood of career staff. “We know that morale is very poor,” said Peter…

OAHS Artificial Turf Replacement Set for This Summer in Easton

From: Wicked Local Easton

"Work is expected to begin on replacement of the artificial turf and track at Oliver Ames High School towards the end of June. The project should be completed…

Government Watchdog Says State, DEP Misleading Public About Drinking Water Quality

From: Naples Daily News

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, released a report last week that says more than half of the state's drinking water facilities have…

Trump's Latest Government Overhaul Aims to Cut Advisory Panels by One-Third

From: CNN

"President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans to slash the formal system for advising regulators on nearly every area of federal policy. The President signed an executive…


News Releases

MOVE TO MAKE SYNTHETIC PLAYGROUNDS LEAD-FREE

Syn-Turf Marketing for Children Triggers Consumer Product Safety Jurisdiction

PARK RANGERS CALL FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Plan to Address Growing Risks to Both Rangers and Visitors

FEDERAL SAFETY AGENCY PLAYS PIPELINE RUPTURE ROULETTE

Hundreds of Spills Draw No Inspection; 2 Million Pipeline Miles Remain Uninspected

VISITORS EXACT HEAVY TOLL ON NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE

Individual Parks Take Different Tacks in Response to Mounting Road-Kill

FEDERAL SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY POLICIES MISSING AND MEDIOCRE

Several Agencies Still Yet to Finalize While Others Field Weak or Incomplete Policies