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How Secure Is Wilderness In The National Park System?

From: National Parks Traveler

"Who controls the administration in Washington can impact candidates for wilderness designation. According to Buono, while the initial Park Service environmental…

The Costs of #InstaTravel

From: Dope Magazine

"PEER advocates for parks engaging in more comprehensive planning to ensure they have needed protections in place while setting aside more area to conserve wildlife…

Does size matter with lead in D.C. playground rubber? 7 On Your Side has the answer.

From: WJLA

"Kevin Bell with Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility observed some of those samples gathered. He points out many larger tire shreds come from potentially more…

Philadelphia Explosion One in String of 'Near Miss' Accidents at Refineries Using Deadly Chemical

From: Desmog

"On June 25, watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) filed a legal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency, asking the agency…

EPA prosecutions haven fallen sharply, especially in New England, advocacy group says

From: The Boston Globe

"Jeff Ruch, a director at the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said the group based its analysis on EPA statistics. “Our point is that criminal…


News Releases

CHAMBERS WINS APPEAL OVER REMOVAL AS U.S. PARK POLICE CHIEF

Main Charge Against Chief Chambers Thrown Out as Protected Whistle Blowing

CHRISTIE TO AXE JERSEY POLLUTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH RULES

“Red Tape Review Group” Issues Hit List of Regulations to Toss or Water Down

FLORIDA PANTHER HABITAT WHITTLED AWAY WITH OFFICIAL OKAYS

More Than Two Acres Lost for Each “Preserved” as New Projects Hem in Panther

U.S. JUDGE THREATENS EPA WITH CONTEMPT ON EVERGLADES

EPA Administrator Jackson Personally Summoned to Detail Pollution Compliance

EPA PUTS OFF NEW PROTECTIONS FOR FLORIDA’S COASTAL WATERS

New Scientific Peer Review Defers Estuarine and Coastal Standards until 2011