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Lawsuit: Return 'Teddy bear' to Endangered List

From: The News Star

"The lawsuit led by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) with co-counsel Atchafalaya Basinkeeper said the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service used "false…

The Ethics Scandals That Eventually Forced Scott Pruitt to Resign

From: The Guardian

"After months of scandals, investigations and public protest, Scott Pruitt has finally resigned as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. During his relatively…

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf Scientist?

From: New York Times

"The strange story of Rob Wielgus is a tale of what happened to one loud scientist who ran afoul of powerful forces. More broadly, it’s a parable of the American…

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt's Long List of Controversies

From: KITV

"A steady stream of negative headlines involving Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt in recent weeks and months has official Washington wondering whether…

Grand Teton Chief is Trump's Pick to Lead NPS

From: E&E News

"Jeff Ruch, executive director of the nonprofit watchdog Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said Vela's record suggests he won't be a "change agent" for…


News Releases

CRIST ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE FIZZLES

Fewer Pollution Fines Assessed While More Uncollected in Across-the-Board Decline

WESTPORT WETLANDS WHISTLEBLOWERS WIN

Settlement Affirms Conservation Commissioners’ Right to Act Free from Politics

NEW JERSEY SLAPS GAG ORDER ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS

Embarrassing Chromium Study Prompts Management Review of Scientific Findings

LAWSUIT TO FORCE EPA TO REVEAL ITS RESEARCH PLANS

Bush-Era “Transformation” of EPA Science Arm Rests on New “Business Model”

TERESA CHAMBERS FINALLY TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS

Long Ordeal of “Honest Chief” Underscores Need to Reform Whistleblower Laws