DESCRIPTION: PEER letter on state of Colorado’s air permitting program with regard to EPA’s nondiscrimination regulation and the current review TO: EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment FROM: Chandra Rosenthal, PEER DATE: May 9, 2022 TAGS:...
EPA’s Myth of Scientific Integrity Just days after a scathing USA Today exposé of industry domination of new chemical reviews, EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued an agency-wide memo declaring: “We have one of the strongest and most robust scientific integrity...
Last week, PEER sued EPA for failing to provide us with information on its definition of PFAS. Over the past few years, PEER has ramped up our PFAS work in response to concerns from increasing numbers of public employees. Scientists, firefighters, and other public...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 28, 2022 Contact: Kyla Bennett (508) 230-9933 [email protected] Hudson Kingston (202) 792-1277 [email protected] EPA Sued Over Failure to Explain Its Narrow PFAS Definition EPA’s Definition Misses Many Toxic and Persistent...
For more than 50 years, Earth Day has provided a vital rallying point for environmental causes. Today, people around the world are joining forces to address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and the impacts of pollution. PEER contributes to this collective effort...
DESCRIPTION: PEER letter to Secretary Deb Haaland on Interior’s continued use of the harsh personnel policy known as Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance process, known as a “NODAP.” TO: Secretary Deb Haaland FROM: Tim Whitehouse, PEER...
This National Park Week Demands a Future Worthy of the NPS Conservation Legacy A grizzly bear wading in the ice-cold water of the Yellowstone River. Daybreak after a moonlit hike up Half Dome in Yosemite Valley. A condor soaring over Angels Landing in Zion. Sweeping...
This week is National Parks Week and on Friday we celebrate Earth Day. From Acadia to Zion, America’s national parks showcase the rich diversity of our landscapes and cultures, and they are served by a dedicated and talented work force. National Parks Week celebrates...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 14, 2022 Contact: Rick Steiner [email protected] (907) 360-4503 Jeff Ruch [email protected] (510) 213-7028 Foreign Research Vessels Free to Wreak Eco-Havoc No Notice, Permits, or Monitoring; Mass Beaching of Rare Whales...
Forever Chemicals: Understanding and Mitigating Impacts of PFAS Presented by: The Boston Globe» Boston Globe description: “Since the discovery of elevated levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in local drinking water, towns in Massachusetts and beyond...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Contact: Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 [email protected] More Toxic Runoff From Santa Susana Field Lab Latest Monitoring Report Underlines Need for Stricter Contamination Curbs Oakland, CA —One of the most toxic sites in the...
Propping Up Science in Government During the Trump administration, it became apparent that the few policy guardrails left in place to protect the work of scientist were no match for an administration hell-bent on destroying environmental and public health protections....
Redact This! FOIA On Your Own Terms Listen to PEER and partners to explore the power and promise of the Freedom of Information Act. Hear from experts about the challenges and opportunities to strengthen the use of this unique search engine for democracy. FOIA is a...
Going Big on Land Conservation in 30×30 Last year, President Biden launched the “America the Beautiful” initiative with the goal of conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030. As part of this initiative, PEER is urging the Department of...
The Bureau of Land Management administers more 245 million acres of public land. There are 155 million acres of leased grazing allotments. Rangeland health – or Land Health Standards (LHS) – refers to the quality and sustainability of waterways, habitats, soil, flora...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Contact: Kyla Bennett (508) 230-9933 [email protected] EPA Scientist Survey Yields Horrific Results Scientist Feedback Scathing, Not Shared with Staff Washington, DC —Morale inside the U.S. Environmental...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Contact: Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028 [email protected] Biden Scientific Integrity Initiative in Limbo Leaderless OSTP Poised to Make Same Mistakes It Did under Obama Washington, DC — The effort commissioned by President Biden...
