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INSTEAD OF PROTECTING THE EARTH, EPA AGENTS NOW FORCED TO SERVE AS PRUITT BODYGUARDS

From: Common Dreams

“"[F]ewer agents generate fewer cases leading to ever-fewer convictions down the road," Ruch concluded. "

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COMPLAINT CLAIMS WASHINGTON LAWMAKER PRESSURED WSU TO PUNISH WOLF RESEARCHER

From: Northwest Public Radio

“PEER has filed an ethics complaint, citing numerous incidents over the past six years where Kretz contacted WSU administrators and researchers and issued…

AT EPA, GUARDING THE CHIEF PULLS AGENTS FROM PURSUING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

From: Washington Post

“Even before Pruitt’s security team expanded, the number of special agents inside the Criminal Investigation Division was declining. According to documents obtained…

USGS: THOUSANDS OF WEBPAGES ARE GONE. AGENCY BLAMES SEARCH TOOL

From: Climatewire

“"California is signaling its attempt to limit the effect of the Trump presidency," said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility,…

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION NOMINEE WANTS TO OPEN PRISTINE ALASKAN REFUGE TO DRILLING

From: Think Progress

“During his time as an aide at the agency during the George W. Bush administration, current Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt “substantially rewrote official biological…


News Releases

ONE IN FIVE STATES STRENGTHENED WHISTLEBLOWER LAWS THIS YEAR

Cash-Strapped States See Whistleblowers as Assets in Fighting Waste and Fraud

WHY THE BREAKUP OF MMS WON’T WORK

Interior Itself Part of Problem; Broader Solutions Required

HAWAII SHOULD BRACE FOR MAJOR HURRICANE, SAYS FEMA REPORT

Deep Infrastructure Damage May Hinder Relief Efforts and Government Operations

EPA SCIENCE DIVORCED FROM NEEDS AND DISCOMBOBULATED

Science Advisory Board Seeks Better Integration of Science into Agency Decisions

OFF-ROAD ABUSES PROMPT CALL FOR PROBE OF BLM-NEVADA

Recreation Planner Resigns in Frustration After “Body Part” Incident in Ghost Town