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THE SUN ALSO RISES FOR EPA’S SCOTT PRUITT

From: Washington Examiner

"Twenty-four hours have passed since a flurry of bad headlines hit, and Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is still standing. Lobbyists, Trump…

FORMER WATER OFFICIAL ACCUSES PRESS SHOP OF SMEAR CAMPAIGN

From: E&E News

"In an effort to discredit me for speaking out and to intimidate current EPA employees, EPA may have provided my private employment information to media outlets and a…

PRUITT TAKES CLEAN WATER ACT DECISIONS AWAY FROM REGIONAL EPA OFFICES

From: Inside Climate News

"Authority previously delegated to regional administrators to make final determinations of geographic jurisdiction shall be retained by the Administrator,"…

ZINKE EXTENDS TENURE OF ACTING DIRECTORS

From: Greenwire

"Jeff Ruch, executive director of PEER, said the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 is clear that the president — and only the president — can designate acting directors…

PRUITT TAKES OVER AUTHORITY FOR WATER PROTECTIONS POLICY

From: The Hill

"The new order heavily downplays the role of local EPA experts in the field who in the past have made the final recommendations — and often decisions — regarding necessary…


News Releases

EPA CONTINUES TO PROMOTE COAL ASH WITHOUT KNOWING RISKS

Inspector General Excoriates EPA for Blocking Risk Assessments and Screening

PARK SERVICE SCIENTISTS CLEARED AGAIN IN PT. REYES OYSTER FLAP

Repeated Investigations Aimed at Keeping Commercial Oyster Operation in Estuary

NATIONAL PARK PLANS TRAIL DESIGNED FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES

Unprecedented “Pay-to-Play” Deal Gives Private Bike Group Backcountry Access

KOCH PAPER MILL PROFITS FROM WEAK POLLUTION REGULATION

Demand for EPA Intervention to Stem Enormous Effluent Flow from Arkansas Plant

OFFICIAL ABETTING FLORIDA ECO-TRAIN WRECK GETS PROMOTED

Fish & Wildlife Service Gives “Litigation Magnet” National Endangered Species Slot