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Why DC pledges to test all playgrounds for toxic lead after prior ABC7 investigation

From: WJLA

"There’s a lot at stake. In addition to lead poisoning which we’ve all seen the very tragic effects all over the country when we look at all the public outrage that happened…

The Energy 202: Congress wants to know when Trump will fill all the vacant positions at Interior

From: The Washington Post

"Many of the posts have been left unoccupied for so long that they are weighing on the mood of career staff. “We know that morale is very poor,” said Peter…

OAHS Artificial Turf Replacement Set for This Summer in Easton

From: Wicked Local Easton

"Work is expected to begin on replacement of the artificial turf and track at Oliver Ames High School towards the end of June. The project should be completed…

Government Watchdog Says State, DEP Misleading Public About Drinking Water Quality

From: Naples Daily News

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, released a report last week that says more than half of the state's drinking water facilities have…

Trump's Latest Government Overhaul Aims to Cut Advisory Panels by One-Third

From: CNN

"President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans to slash the formal system for advising regulators on nearly every area of federal policy. The President signed an executive…


News Releases

FILTER THE CHEMICAL SOUP IN NEW JERSEY’S DRINKING WATER

Available Treatments Could Screen Hundreds of Unregulated Compounds from Taps

INTERIOR POSTS ONLY HALF OF A SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Draft Would Punish Scientists But Not Protect Against Political Manipulation

EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGES REMAIN UNSETTLED AFTER 21 YEARS

Inability to Document Natural Resource Damages May Bedevil BP Spill Payments

ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS IN LIVESTOCK THREATEN HUMAN HEALTH

FDA Voluntary “Judicious Use” Plan Too Weak and Narrow to Abate Risks

SPIKING MERCURY LEVELS IN COAL ASH POSE NEW RISKS

Tougher Pollution Controls Multiply Toxic Potency of Coal Combustion Wastes