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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

PARK RANGER NUMBERS SHRINK AS VISITATION SWELLS

Fewer Permanent and Seasonal Law Enforcement Rangers than a Decade Ago

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BECOMING JUST A PLATITUDE AT EPA

New “Action Plan” Neuters Enforceable Protection for Overburdened Communities

HEATED RHETORIC ON NEVADA MONUMENT INVITES CONFRONTATION

Federal Employees in the West Put in Crosshairs by Superheated Political Rhetoric

FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT – HOW LOW CAN IT GO?

Slight Uptick in 2014 Continues Precipitous Across-the-Board Enforcement Decline

FEDS FIND GAPING HOLES IN CAL/OSHA SAFETY NET

Serious Enforcement and Inspection Failures Put California Workers at Risk