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‘It’s Way Too Many’: As Vacancies Pile Up In Trump Administration, Senators Grow Concerned

From: The Washington Post

“From the Justice Department to Veterans Affairs, vast swaths of the government have top positions filled by officials serving in an acting capacity — or no…

Agency Hit by Brain Drain, Mass Retirement

From: Energywire

“Bernhardt may need more than a smile and a joyous tweet to address looming challenges for the 70,000 employees who work for him. The agency is facing concerns about…

Trump EPA's Pollution, Waste Reduction Numbers are Lowest in a Decade

From: The Hill

“A January study by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility found that the number of criminal enforcement cases EPA referred to the Department of Justice collapsed…

With Vacancies Galore, 'Acting' Leaders Gain More Time

From: Greenwire

“A new recharge for the Interior Department's many temporary leaders will keep agencies running even as it underscores the Trump administration's tardiness in filling…

Earth Watch, Brexit, Kamala Harris, Venezuela

From: Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

“Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to…


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