Webinar | Climate and Environmental Impacts of Agriculture
Climate and Environmental Impacts of Agriculture Solutions for a healthier planet Animal agriculture has extensive impacts on the environment, climate, and our health. It is a principal cause of deforestation, water quantity and quality issues, significant...PEERMail | Federal Judge Upholds Removal of Louisiana Black Bear Protections
A federal judge has dismissed a PEER-led lawsuit and upheld a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to remove the Louisiana black bear from endangered species status. PEER and a coalition of groups including the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, the Louisiana...Comment – EPA Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements – 2-2-2024 (PDF)
DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding proposed lead and copper rule improvements TO: Environmental Protection Agency FROM: PEER DATE: February 2, 2024 TAGS: EPA, lead, copper ...EPA Rejects Air-Pollution Permits for Oil, Gas Wells in Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 1, 2024 CONTACT Chandra Rosenthal, PEER, (303) 898-0798, crosenthal@peer.org Ryan Maher, CBD, (781) 325-6303, rmaher@biologicaldiversity.org Ean Tafoya, GreenLatinos, (720) 621-8985, eantafoya@greenlatinos.org Micah Parkin, 350...New Integrity Rules Differ on Allowable Scientist Speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 1, 2024 CONTACT Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 jruch@peer.org New Integrity Rules Differ on Allowable Scientist Speech Agencies Range from Bans on Policy Discussion to “Open Discourse” Pledges Washington, DC — The first eight...Comment – NPS Proposed Climbing Directives – 1-30-2024 (PDF)
DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding proposed climbing directives that would allow increase in climbing at expense of wilderness TO: National Park Service FROM: PEER; Wilderness Watch, Idaho Office; Alliance for the Wild Rockies; Alpine Lakes Protection Society...Comment – USFS Proposed Climbing Directives – 1-30-2024 (PDF)
DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding proposed climbing directives that would allow increase in climbing at expense of wilderness TO: U.S. Forest Service FROM: PEER; Wilderness Watch, Idaho Office; Alliance for the Wild Rockies; Alpine Lakes Protection Society...Op-Ed | Why is EPA Considering Lethal Pesticides for Florida Citrus?
Originally published in and reprinted with permission of The Orlando Sentinel. Why is EPA Considering Lethal Pesticides for Florida Citrus? Few pesticides have raised more red flags across the world in recent years than an insecticide called aldicarb. This neurotoxic...COMMENTARY | Addressing Radon Risks in Public Housing: PEER is Making Progress
Addressing Radon Risks in Public Housing: PEER is Making Progress Radon is nasty stuff. It is a colorless, odorless, and inert radioactive substance found in soil, rocks, and groundwater. Once inhaled, radon settles in the lungs where it emits radiation that damages...PEERMail | Climate and Agriculture Heat Up
Climate change and industrial agriculture are creating a “perfect storm” that threatens farmers’ livelihoods and our food supply. This industrial model makes U.S. farms susceptible to climate impacts and causes significant environmental and public health risks. Want...EPA’s Latest Scientific Integrity Plan – Big Hat, No Cattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 23, 2024 CONTACT Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 jruch@peer.org Kyla Bennett (508) 230-9933 kbennett@peer.org EPA’s Latest Scientific Integrity Plan – Big Hat, No Cattle No Implementing Rules to Enforce or Administer Lofty Rhetorical...COMMENTARY | Rooting PFAS Out of Our Food Chain
Rooting PFAS Out of Our Food Chain This commentary was originally published in the Winter 2024 edition of PEEReview. Culminating three years of legal and advocacy work by PEER and our partner, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), the Environmental Protection...Supersonic Climate Impacts No Concern for NASA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 11, 2024 CONTACT Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 jruch@peer.org Supersonic Climate Impacts No Concern for NASA Agency Has Not Come to Grips with Eco-Consequences of Supersonic Flight Washington, DC —This week marks the scheduled...Feds Put Minnesota DNR Logging on a Short Leash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 10, 2024 CONTACT Chandra Rosenthal crosenthal@peer.org (303) 898-0798 Robert Bryant (651)452-3927, bry1982@comcast.net Feds Put Minnesota DNR Logging on a Short Leash Prior Certification: No Wildlife/Aquatic Habitat Harm in...PEERMail | Help Shape Our Election Year Strategy
I hope you had a wonderful New Year, and that the coming year brings you much success and happiness. As we pivot to the new year, we want your feedback on how we can or should recalibrate our work during this upcoming election cycle. Government employees and PEER...Letter to DOI Inspector General – Exemptions of Habitat Protections -1-9-2024 (PDF)
DESCRIPTION: Letter to DOI IG Greenblatt to Update Request for Investigation (Into Exemptions of Habitat Protections) with New Information TO: Inspector General Mark Greenblatt, Department of Interior FROM: Timothy Whitehouse, PEER DATE: January 9, 2024 ...Comment – DOE Removal of EIS requirement – 12-31-2023 (PDF)
DESCRIPTION: Written comments regarding the removal of the requirement for an environmental assessment of certain infrastructure projects TO: Department of Energy FROM: PEER; Beyond Toxics; Clean Water Action; Sea Life Conservation; Clean+Healthy; Protect Our Woods;...PEERMail | An Important Whistleblower Victory
It has been a truly impressive year at PEER. As we end the year, I am happy to report that a whistleblower represented by PEER has prevailed after an appeal challenge by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The Merits System Protection Board (MSPB) ruled that...Letter to FCC Chair – NEPA Implementation -12-20-2023 (PDF)
DESCRIPTION: Letter to FCC Chair Rosenworcel to Implement NEPA TO: FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel FROM: Timothy Whitehouse, PEER DATE: December 20, 2023 ...
