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Pruitt Acts to Yield Some EPA Power Over Mining, Development

From: Sun Herald

"Kyla Bennett, a former EPA official now with the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility nonprofit, said the proposal would weaken one of the few tools the…

EPA Requests More Time to Find Backing for Pruitt's Claims

From: E&E News

"EPA wants more time to comply with a court order requiring it to hand over scientific records backing Administrator Scott Pruitt's claims about climate change. The agency…

Labor Groups Seek Quick Ruling Requiring CSB Reporting Regulation

From: Inside OSHA Online

"The promulgation of a reporting regulation is a discrete action required by law. In addition to the plain language of the statute confirming this non-discretionary…

EPA Ordered to Back Up Administrator’s Climate Statement

From: EHS Daily Advisor

"In her opinion, Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell noted that more than a year after PEER submitted its request the EPA had not even conducted a search for the requested…

Report: EPA’s Criminal Investigation Agents Dwindle as Emissions Fight Continues

From: News Wheel

"A report by environmental advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility has raised concerns that the Environmental Protection Agency, which is currently…


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