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Turning the Toxic Tide: Florida Needs New Approach to Environmental Regulation

From: TC Palm

“IScott’s appointees brought with them a new approach to regulation, articulated in a 2011 memo by then-DEP Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs Jeff Littlejohn. When…

The ‘Power Behind The Throne’ At The Interior Department Could Become Head If Zinke Resigns

From: KUER

“If Zinke does resign — or he’s forced out — Deputy Interior Secretary David Bernhardt would replace him. As second-in-command, Bernhardt runs daily operations while Zinke…

EPA Denies Petition to Stop Cyanide Use that is Killing Wildlife

From: Beyond Pesticides

“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition seeking to ban M-44s — cyanide-spraying apparatuses used to kill coyotes, foxes, and wild dogs…

Quick Hits: Drunk Raccoons, New Park Service Director, and Shiver in the River

From: Blue Ridge Outdoors

“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) worry about Vela’s commitment to preserving the wilderness, pointing to Vela’s decision as Southeast…

Hunters Point Shipyard Residents Face No Radiation Risk, State Says

From: SF Weekly

“State public health officials are once again seeking to assure residents of on a segment of the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard embroiled in a fraudulent cleanup…


News Releases

HALLIBURTON GENERAL NOW TO SEEK FEDERAL CONTRACTS

Corps Revolving Door with Industry Continues to Swing

CONSERVATIONISTS MOVE TO PROTECT 16 ALGODONES DUNES ENDEMIC SPECIES FROM BUSH OFF-ROAD PLAN

BLM's plan to open 86% to off-roading puts rare desert wildlife at risk of extinction

WHALE WATCHING TAKES TOLL ON WHALES

Whale Watching is Second Leading Cause of Ship Collisions Regulations Stalled for Four Years

RECREATION VISITS TO NATIONAL PARKS DOWN IN 2004

Trips to DC Monuments Offset Decline in Recreation

CHIEF CHAMBERS SEEKS IMMEDIATE RETURN TO WORK

Affidavit Submitted By Chambers Discloses Need For Return And Elimination Of Gag Order