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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

FIG LEAVES NO COVER FOR DRINKING WATER RADIATION ROLLBACK

Final Approval for Radical Radiation Rise in Water Supplies after Nuclear Release

LAST MINUTE MANEUVER ON BISON RANGE GIVEAWAY A LONG SHOT

PEER Suit Blocking Transfer Bolstered by Reversal and Tacit Admission of Fault

FEDERAL ANIMAL DISEASE LAB AWASH IN DEFICIENCIES

Independent Accreditation Urged to Ensure Integrity of Research Results

PARK SERVICE CORPORATE $ PLAN MIGHTILY WATERED DOWN

Key Planks Jettisoned While Others Made Contingent on Uncertain Future Steps

CAN WE EXPECT MORE FLINT DEBACLES IN A PRUITT-LED EPA?

Call for Commitment to Revive Declining Enforcement and Strengthen Oversight