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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

TOUGH NEW FLORIDA POLLUTION PENALTIES NOT SO TOUGH AFTER ALL

State Does Not Use Current Enforcement Power; New Policy Riddled With Loopholes

WHITE HOUSE WAITING GAME ON WHALE SAFEGUARDS

Time Is Running Out for Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale

ARMY REPEALS ITS ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS LEAVING GUIDELINES

Army Cannot Be Held to Its Own Pollution Rules Which Are Also Being Rewritten

MISSISSIPPI BARGE TRAFFIC CONTINUES 17-YEAR DECLINE

River Locks Sit Idle More Than Half the Year as Demand Keeps Dropping

NEW JERSEY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION REFORM GETS FAILING MARKS

No Environmental Reviews Prior to Building More Schools on Toxic Sites