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Zinke and Trump Are Ignoring the Public

From: Outside

“Erosions of public input about decisions on public lands aren’t new. They also occurred under the Obama administration, says Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees…

Chemical Safety Board Narrowing Scope of Advice After Accidents (1)

From: Bloomberg Environment

“Investigators at a small federal agency that examine major industrial disasters are focusing on the most relevant safety recommendations—a change from past…

Petersburg Assembly Votes Down Timber Resolution

From: KFSK

“The timber sale problems were highlighted by the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, a nationwide watchdog group based in Silver Spring, Maryland.…

US EPA's Response for Evidence to Support Pruitt's Climate Views Lacking

From: S&P Global

“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, found that the statements "stand in contrast to published research and conclusions of the EPA" and therefore…

Plans for Crumb Rubber Fields Concerns Prince William Board Member

From: Inside NoVa

“In 2013, the EPA retracted its prior safety assurances about of rubber tire turf fields, according to PEER. PEER became involved in the issue after an EPA toxicologist…


News Releases

NEW JERSEY TO PRIVATIZE LAND USE PERMITTING

Contractors to Write Flood Control, Coastal Wetlands and Other Approvals

COURT THROWS OUT NATIONAL BISON RANGE TRIBAL PACT

Failure to Consider Potential Negative Effects on Iconic Refuge Was Fatal Flaw

CALIFORNIA DROPS PARK HUNTING PLAN, FOR NOW

Conservation Groups Seek Increased Protection for Tolowa Dunes State Park

EPA PRESCRIBES FLORIDA TOUGH MEDICINE FOR EVERGLADES

State May Balk at Stringent Federal Water Quality Measures and Timetables

OSHA SHOULD GET OUT OF THE WHISTLE BLOWING BUSINESS

Scathing GAO Report Cements Case for a Separate Whistleblower Protection Agency