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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

JERSEY OPEN SPACE MEASURE CANNIBALIZES PARKS & ECO-PROGRAMS

Zeros Out Park Maintenance Money and Forces Layoffs in Waste & Water Programs

COURT RULING UNDERCUTS DC RESIDENT HIRING PREFERENCE

Residents Still Excluded from City Job Applicant Pools Before Preference Applied

NEVADA RANCHERS SUFFER FROM SELF-DELUDED DROUGHT DENIAL

Data Backs BLM Manager’s Allotment Cuts in Face of “Cowboy Express” Protest

JUSTICE PUSHES WHISTLEBLOWER BOUNTIES AS EPA ABANDONS THEM

Declining EPA Prosecutions Reflect Low Priority for Corporate Pollution vs. Fraud

DISTRICT ATTORNEY CALLED ON NEW PCB FINDINGS IN MALIBU SCHOOLS

School District Threatens Fearful Children with Truancy, Teachers with Termination