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EPA Referrals for Criminal Prosecution Lowest Since 1988: Report

From: The Hill

“Former members of the EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division told the AP that the reason for the decreased caseload stemmed not from a lack of leads, but rather a lack…

EPA Criminal Action Against Polluters Hits 30-year Low

From: Associated Press

“You don’t get closer to the core of EPA’s mission than enforcing the law,” Jeff Ruch, PEER’s executive director, told The Associated Press. “We’re reaching levels…

McCracken: Cougars Are Not to Blame for Low Elk Numbers

From: La Grande Observer

“In order to keep both elk hunters and ranchers happy, ODFW has shifted the blame for low elk numbers onto cougar predation rather than agency mismanagement.…

To Address Toxic Algae, Florida Governor Announces Sweeping Environmental Plan

From: Governing

“The environment became a central issue in the heated election after algae blooms covered most of the 730-square-mile lake and coincided with a red tide in the Gulf…

Florida Governor Announces Sweeping Changes in Water Policy

From: Trade Only Today

“Two days after taking office, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has released a proposal to clean up Florida’s waters. The action items include more aggressive policies…


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