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FEDS, UTAHNS WORRY THAT OREGON STANDOFF VERDICTS WILL SET VIOLENT TONE FOR LAND BATTLE

From: Sentinel & Enterprise

"“We are surprised and concerned. It may send a message that militias can take free shots at federal employee without fear of consequences,” said Jeff Ruch,…

DENALI WILDLIFE 'CRISIS'

From: Craig Medred

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) this week charged that the wildlife in Alaska’s iconic Denali National Park and Preserve is being decimated…

FIVE YEARS LATER FAMILIES OF SIX GRAIN ELEVATOR BLAST VICTIMS STILL IN THE DARK

From: The Kansas City Star

"“The U.S. attorney’s lengthy squatting on this case precludes pursuit of civil or administrative remedies,” said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public…

GREENS SAY EPA HIDING DISASTER PLAN DETAILS

From: Courthouse News Service

"In a complaint filed in the D.C. District Court on Oct. 24, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility says it filed a Freedom of Information Act…

FEWER POLLUTERS CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED AS EPA COWERS FROM GOP ATTACKS

From: The Intercept

"Jeff Ruch, head of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, waved away all the excuses. “If the White House valued enforcement it would happen,” he said."


News Releases

FLORIDA POLLUTERS GET OFF SCOTT-FREE

Eco-Penalty Assessments Drop to All-Time Low: More Than Third Not Fined At All

CHRISTIE’S BARNEGAT BAY SHELL GAME

Regulatory Ruses to Evade Legal Duty to Impose Meaningful Pollution Controls

MALIBU TEACHERS FACE FIRING FOR BALKING AT TOXIC CLASSROOMS

School Officials Threaten Parents with Arrest If They Protest on First Day of School

PEACE BRIDGE PROPONENTS ILLEGALLY JUMP THE GUN

Pre-Approval Engineering & Construction Done on U.S./Canada Crossing Expansion

FLORIDA POLLUTION ENFORCEMENT PLUMMETS TO RECORD LOW

Latest Enforcement Statistics Belie Scott Campaign Pledge to Get Tough on Polluters