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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

ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD HEAT DANGERS REQUIRE SAFEGUARDS

Synthetic Turf Temps as High as 200 Degrees Pose Particular Peril to Children

SCANT TESTING FOR ARCTIC BLOWOUT CAPPING SYSTEM

Safety Agency Can Produce Only One Page of Notes to Demonstrate Cap Reliability

POLITICAL MUDWRESTLING ON MEXICAN WOLF SCIENCE

Documents Show Bargaining to Shape Scientific Findings to Meet Political Ends

LAWSUIT FOR RELEASE OF KEY ARCTIC OFFSHORE SAFETY DATA

Testing Results for New Blowout Capping System Sought

FLORIDA KEYS PARK HIDES HEAD IN POISONED SAND

State Violates Own Rules on Tracking Toxic Migration and Water Contamination