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Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Artificial Turf

From: The Intercept

"Any threats posed by the PFAS in the blades and backing of turf add to questions that were already swirling about the crumb rubber sprinkled over it. In 2014, soccer…

Federal regulators take heat from both sides of the right whale-gear debate

From: Bangor Daily News

"Earlier this year, NMFS reopened 3000 square miles of ocean south of Nantucket to groundfishing, allowing the use of gillnets and rope. The agency said that…

SF’s Treasure Island, poised for building boom, escaped listing as Superfund site

From: San Francisco Chronicle

"Environmental advocacy groups said the decision led to a dysfunctional and delayed cleanup, making the process less transparent and leaving thousands…

GLACIER PARK OFFICIALLY ALLOWS E-BIKES

From: Daily Inter Lake

"Outdoor and conservation groups have objected to allowing e-bikes in parks without additional study or public notice. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility…

Trump administration expands hunting and fishing in wildlife refuges

From: The Washington Post

"It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to recreation and industry, which critics say comes at the expense of the environment…


News Releases

YELLOWSTONE FEEDING BISON MULTIPLIES NEXT YEAR’S PROBLEM

Park Baiting Buffalo to Corrals Violates Its Own “Do Not Feed Wildlife” Policy

WILDERNESS WATER WAR IN ARIZONA REFUGE OVER BIGHORNS

Former Long-Time Kofa Wildlife Refuge Biologist Says His Agency Is All Wet

U.S. FOREST SERVICE FIELDING FLEET OF DRONES

Law Enforcement Wants “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” Hovering Above Forests

RHODE ISLAND YACHT CLUB FINED FOR POLLUTING LOBSTER NURSERY

$40,000 Fine on Five Counts Involving Illegal Discharges and False Certifications

LEAD-SAFE REPAIR RULES FOR PRE-1978 BUILDINGS ENACTED

Long Overdue Step Closes Main Pathway to Childhood Lead Poisoning in the U.S.