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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

NEW TOOLS FOR EMBATTLED PUBLIC SERVANTS

Web Center Displays Legal Rights and Options; Sign Ups for Free Legal Counseling

NEW JERSEY STILL SITTING ON FEMA SANDY ENERGY FUNDS

Delays Caused by Continual State Dithering and Ever Shifting Priorities

EPA HAS SAME CONFLICTS FAULTED IN HYUNDAI-KIA MILEAGE FRAUD

Agency Combines Automotive Regulatory Function with Industry R&D Partnerships

U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SEEKS DAMAGES VS DUPONT AT POMPTON LAKES

Mercury Contamination of Jersey Water and Wildlife Will Last after EPA Cleanup

USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL MIRED IN DISPIRITED MESS

Shoddy Conditions and Manager Absenteeism Compound Illegal Ticket Diversion