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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

CALL FOR OBAMA TO DECLARE FIRST ALASKAN MARINE MONUMENTS

100,000 Sign Petition Seeking Permanent Protections for At-Risk Alaskan Waters

BIG BOW FISHING TOURNEY ON MISSISSIPPI LEAVES DISTURBED WAKE

“Airboat Extreme” Event Unauthorized on Refuge; Spawns Waves of Complaints

EVERGLADES PYTHON HUNT WOULD SET TERRIBLE PRECEDENT

Publicity Stunt Not Expected to Reduce Exotic Snake Population in National Park

EPA STEALTH ROLLBACK OF SCHOOL PCB SAFEGUARDS

Material and Exposure Testing Discouraged; Child Exposure Levels Loosened

PARK SERVICE MISLED THE PUBLIC ON PLANT HARVEST PLAN

Public Comment Reopened Due to Unsupported Statements in Federal Register Notice