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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

EPA SUED FOR 9/11 FIRST RESPONDER NEGLECT

Woefully Lax EPA Corrosive Dust Standards Endanger Responders and Residents

FEDERAL AUDIT TAGS CHRISTIE FOR POST-SANDY TV ADS

“Significant Deficiencies” May Cost State $23 Million in “Unsupported” Expenses

CHRISTIE’S TWO-FACES ON OPEN SPACES

Bashes Open Space Commitment He Touts to Win Federal Grants

REPORT DETAILS TICKET DIVERSION AT USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL

“Loss of Management Control” Let Commercial Tours Corner Market on Free Passes

NEVADA U.S. ATTORNEY SITS ON CRIMINAL REFERRALS FROM BLM

35 Prosecution Requests Made on April 30th Still in Limbo as DOJ Withholds Status