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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

EPA TO CONTRACT OUT WATCHDOG FUNCTIONS

EPA Inspector General Shifting Focus to Emphasize Bush Management Agenda

TOXIC SCHOOL SCANDAL SPOTLIGHTS WEAK NEW JERSEY LAW

Parents Get No Notice of Child’s Exposure in Deregulated State Clean-Up Program

ARMY LOOKING AT BIG EXPANSION OF ARIZONA TRAINING GROUNDS

Half Million Acres of Public Land May Be Put Off-Limits

NEW HEALTH REPORT CONFIRMS SICK INTERIOR HEADQUARTERS

Workers “Intentionally” Exposed to Chemical Vapors, Smoke and Debris Dust

BROWN TIDE LINKED TO POLLUTION AND OVER-DEVELOPMENT

Environmentalists Demand Stronger Shore Protections