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States Continue to Bolster Whistleblower Protections: PEER Analysis

From: Safety+Health Magazine

"Most states have expanded their whistleblower protection laws over the past 12 years, including 10 states that have done so in their most recent legislative…

Louisiana Black Bear Needs Renewed Federal Protection

From: HoumaToday.com

"Environmental groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and others filed the lawsuit June 28 in Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Greens Sue for Protections on Louisiana Black Bear

From: E&E news

"The suit says there are fewer than 700 in the wild, since other black bears are breeding with the Louisiana bears. "They're actually making things worse rather than…

Suit: Louisiana Black Bear Needs Renewed Federal Protection

From: Herald-Whig

"Environmental groups, including Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and others filed the lawsuit June 28 in Washington. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Scott Pruitt’s Abuse of Public Service

From: Akron Beacon-Journal

"Recall how Pruitt became representative of the swamp President Trump says he wants to drain — from around-the-clock security and the $43,000 secure phone…


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