air pollution

Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, with more than 30 years of experience working on environmental issues with governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal, Canada. He has worked as a consultant for companies on environmental compliance issues, and with nonprofit organizations focusing on clean energy issues. Most recently, he was executive director of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, a health advocacy group working to address climate change, toxics pollution, and nuclear disarmament issues. Tim’s interest is in the intersection of science, policy, and civil service. He believes in protecting employees who raise concerns about their workplace and in exposing undue influence on government for private gain. He holds a JD and BA from Emory University and an MA from New York University.

Beyond 2020: Pollution Enforcement

by Tim Whitehouse | January 13, 2021
The strength of pollution regulation in the U.S. relies on enforcement, and the agency in charge is falling down on the job ...

I-70 Expansion Modeling Report (PDF)

by PEER | May 8, 2018
Air Modeling for PM 2.5 & PM 10 for I-70 East Phase1 demonstrates that the project will violate NAAQS PM 2.5 ...

Who Turned off Air Pollution Monitor During Bridge Closure?

by PEER | February 27, 2014
U.S. EPA to Investigate Why Key Air Monitor Went Offline for Nearly Three Days ...

Disturbing Toxic Air Results Confirmed in Paterson, NJ

by PEER | April 25, 2012
State Dissembles on Findings That 7 Air Toxics Are “Above the Health Benchmark ...

Twenty Seven New Jersey Superfund-Eligible Sites Left off List

by PEER | February 15, 2012
EPA Still Reviewing Status of Unknown Number of Garden State Toxic Hotspots ...