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Toxic Chemicals Threaten Water Supply in Seven Municipalities

From: Boston Globe

“These off-the-charts PFAS levels represent a direct and immediate threat to the public health of the Commonwealth,” said Kyla Bennett, a former scientist at the EPA who now…

Toxic algae, polluted waters: Has Florida finally had enough? | Commentary

From: Orlando Sentinel

“This is why several communities in southwest Florida — including Venice, Sarasota and North Port — passed resolutions asking DeSantis to adopt measures specifically like…

How Trump’s EPA is Letting Environmental Criminals Off the Hook, in One Chart

From: Vox

“A January report from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), an advocacy group for public sector workers who deal with environmental issues, shows that the number…

Expect New Chemical Safety Reporting Regs By Fall

From: Law360

“Ultimately the court ordered the CSB to promulgate final accidental chemical release regulations within 12 months. Absent a successful appeal or request for extension by the CSB,…

California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2019 #4

From: JD Supra

“In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) alleges that the U.S. Navy improperly withheld information regarding…


News Releases

CALIFORNIA FINDS CLOSING PARKS NOT SO EASY

Liabilities, Lawsuits and Losses Threaten to Swallow Savings from Park Shutdowns

BIGHORNS SHUN DESERT WATER TANKS

Controversial Artificial Impoundments Failing Their Purpose

EPA PUNTS ON RISKS TO CHILDREN FROM PLAYGROUND TIRE CRUMB

Agency Admits It Did Not Perform Promised Scientific Studies of Health Dangers

AMARGOSA TOAD LEAPS TOWARD ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS

Fish & Wildlife Service Announces Review Leading to Endangered Species Listing

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENTISTS GAIN RIGHT TO PUBLISH

Elimination of “Policy Review” for Technical Articles to Reduce Political Interference