Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsenscial’

by PEER | May 26, 2026
The idea that the administration is going to destroy its way out of the Pfas problem is “nonsensical”, said Kyla Bennett, a former EPA scientist. It parallels fossil fuel industry attempts to use unreliable carbon capture technology as a solution – both offer the appearance of ...

Kids were allegedly poisoned in Yellowstone. The park says it isn’t responsible.

by PEER |
“Thousands of Yellowstone employees and their families have been and/or are currently being exposed to harmful levels of lead through the paint in their housing,” states the disclosure, filed by the nonprofit Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility in late April with the U.S ...

Letter opposing H.R.7695 – Roadless Rule Invalidation

by PEER | May 20, 2026
DESCRIPTION: Letter opposing H.R.7695 which would strip vital protections from 45 million acres of wild forests on our public lands by invalidating the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. TO: Chair Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse and members of the Federal Lands Subcommittee FROM: 350 ...

Reorganization plans can look clean on paper and turn out far messier in real life

by PEER | May 18, 2026
A year ago, the Interior Department pitched a sweeping reorganization as a way to save money and streamline operations. We look at what the evidence actually shows about how that played out. “They’re moving things around on paper without recognizing the effects that may have in ...