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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

CALIFORNIA PARKS ON CLOSURE LIST TRIGGER FEDERAL PAYBACK

Nearly 1 in 5 Parks Set for Shutdown Used Fed Dollars with Promise to Keep Open

FLORIDA TOP ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIAL FIGHTS FEDERAL DEBARMENT

Secretary Vinyard May Lose Authority over Water Quality Regulation at Key Time

OVERSTRESSED AZ BORDER REFUGE INVITES IN OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

No Field Damage Monitoring as Refuge Fired Volunteers for Expressing Concerns

FLORIDA TRUNCATES ECO-SAFEGUARDS ON BEACH PROJECTS

No Review of Contaminants or Wildlife Damage as BP-Funded Beach Work Starts

EPA HALTS HEIGHTENED MONITORING OF FUKUSHIMA FALLOUT

No New Milk, Rain or Drinking Water Sampling for another Three Months