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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

DOES THE NAVY KNOW WHERE ITS MUNITIONS GO

Navy Cannot Find Records to Quell Claims of Continued Open Sea Dumping

FDA THREATENS TO BAN NEW JERSEY SHELLFISH SALES

Human Waste Discharges and Disease Outbreaks Cited; State Must Increase Patrols

MARCELLUS GAS PIPELINE’S CHEAP PATH THROUGH JERSEY PARKLANDS

Paltry $45,000 for 24-Year Lease on $2 Billion Pipeline Up for Quick Approval

CHRISTIE CUTS JEOPARDIZE JERSEY SHELLFISH SAFETY

New FDA Report Details Risks to State’s Billion Dollar Shellfish Industry

WHISTLEBLOWERS STILL RUN DAUNTING GAUNTLET UNDER OBAMA

Minuscule Chances of Success, No New Policies and Key Slot Remains Unfilled