In response to large groups of armed Trump followers storming the U.S. Capitol today, PEER’s Executive Director Tim Whitehouse has released the following statement: Armed and violent Trump followers have stormed the U.S. Capitol, destroyed federal...
Wheeler Trashes Science on His Way Out the Door at EPA EPA has just finalized a rule to get science out of the way of its work. The plan, in the form of a final rulemaking, has the splashy title, “Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science.” It would prohibit...
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Contact: Kirsten Stade [email protected] Justice Department Argues Trump Lost the Election DOJ Claims Suit Against Illegal Trump Appointees Will Be Moot on January 20th Washington, DC — While...
Extraordinary Year, Extraordinary Challenges For many public employees, 2020 was a year of adjustment – from working from home to maintaining a constant vigilance to keep family safe and healthy. At the same time, many public employees saw program and job cuts,...
For Immediate Release: Monday, December 28, 2020 Contact: Rick Steiner (907) 360-4503; Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028; Kirsten Stade [email protected] Arctic Refuge Becoming Oil & Gas White Elephant Desperate Last-Minute Government Maneuvers Denote Industry Disinterest...
For immediate release: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Contact: Kyla Bennett (508) 230-9933; Kirsten Stade [email protected] New EPA Lead and Copper Rule Inadequate Final Rule Perpetuates Risk to Minority Communities Washington, DC – Yesterday, EPA...
A Holiday Present to the Constitution: Ten Steps to Ensure that Proper Leaders Run the Department of the Interior The Trump Administration is completing the most extensive pattern of abuse by any administration of the U.S. Constitution’s Appointments Clause,...
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 17, 2020 Contact: Kirsten Stade [email protected] Federal Industrial Safety Agency Withering Away Investigator Ranks and Recommendations Plummet under Absentee Chair Washington, DC — The federal agency charged...
For Immediate Release: Friday, December 18, 2020 Contact: Jeff Ruch (PEER) (510) 213-7028; Dan Hirsch (Committee to Bridge the Gap CBG) (831) 336-8003: Kirsten Stade [email protected] NRC Drops Plan to Deregulate Rad-waste Disposal Rare Reversal...
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Contact: Kirsten Stade [email protected] Big Cypress ORV Plan a Travesty: Former Superintendent Park Service Shirking Wilderness, Wildlife, and Conservation Responsibilities Washington, DC — The Big...
Pesticides A Vision for Pesticide Policies That Protect the Environment and Public Health Printable Download Available Here Preface For more than a quarter century, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has served environmental professionals...
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 10, 2020 Contact: Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028; Kirsten Stade [email protected] Flying Sea Turtles in Crisis Is Growing Concern Park Service & NOAA Shrink Sea Turtle Recovery Capacity as Need Spikes Washington, DC — A record...
In Praise of COVID Whistleblower Rebekah Jones Yesterday, the home of COVID whistleblower Rebekah Jones was raided by Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents who pointed guns at her family and children and confiscated her computer and other electronic equipment,...
For Immediate Release: Monday, December 7, 2020 Contact: Jeff Ruch (510) 213-7028; Kirsten Stade [email protected] California Should Ban Pesticides with Forever Chemicals Presence of PFAS in Insecticide Magnifies Agricultural Water Pollution Risks Washington, DC — An...
Time to Break the PFAS Bond A recent PEER investigation has found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a widely used pesticide, Anvil 10+10, which is aerially sprayed on millions of acres of land in Massachusetts, Florida, New York and at least 23 other...
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Contact: Kyla Bennett (508) 230-9933; Kirsten Stade [email protected] Aerially Sprayed Pesticide Contains PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Potentially Spread Over Millions of Acres Washington, DC — State efforts to control...
Aerial Spraying PFAS in Massachusetts Today, PEER released test results it commissioned from a private lab showing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a widely used pesticide, Anvil 10+10, which is aerially sprayed on millions of acres of land in...
Will Biden Pick Whistleblowers? It is welcome news that President-elect Biden chose a noted whistleblower, Dr. Rick Bright, to serve on his COVID-Advisory Council. Yet, it is unclear whether recruitment of whistleblowers will extend beyond advisory posts. The Trump...
Some key features of litigating before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) are – There is a right to a hearing before an Administrative Judge but it must be requested; One can request a stay of the adverse personnel action prior to hearing, but it is rarely...
