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State Scientist Tapped for EPA Panel with Backing of Texas GOP Donor

From: The Austin-American Statesman

"The science board “should protect human health and the environment, but they are getting rid of real scientists and stacking it with ones their…

Letter From the Heartland Institute to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt

From: The Heartland Institute

"The day after that interview, a group called Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request…

Yellowstone Superintendent Retires Rather Than Accept Reassignment to D.C.

From: Boisie State Public Radio

"'I’m 66 years old,' he said. 'I did not see that I had that kind of energy that I could commit to three to five years and so I made the decision to…

Forced Out Of Yellowstone

From: Mountain Journal

"Against his will, in violation of an informal “gentleman’s agreement,” and amid public outrage, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk has received…

Leaving Room for Trump's Signature, Coal Baron Provided Drafts of Pro-Industry Executive Orders

From: Common Dreams

"Reports of coal executive Bob Murray's suggestions for pro-fossil fuel executive orders in early 2017 raised further concerns on Thursday regarding his industry's…


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