House Panel Probes Political Censorship of Science at EPA

October 8, 2008–More details of White House efforts to silence science at EPA emerged at a September 18, 2008, hearing of a House Energy investigations panel.

Agency FOIA Logs Posted on Watchdog Site

September 24, 2008–The FOIA logs of agencies covered by environmental reporters offer fascinating insight into their workings — and some good story ideas.

EPA'S IRIS Chemical Risk Database in Shambles: GAO

September 24, 2008–Interference by the White House Office of Management and Budget has badly damaged the "credibility and timeliness" of IRIS.

Particulate Compliance Battles Loom in Next Few Months

September 3, 2008–EPA slightly strengthened its fine particulate standard in 2006. Since then, the agency has been working with states and tribes to determine which counties don't meet the new standard.

Proposed Fisheries Rule Would Cut Public Input, Info

August 27, 2008–Reporters trying to cover fisheries issues may soon find decisions happening faster than they can cover them.

USDA Stops Pesticide, Fertilizer Data

August 27, 2008–The Bush administration is killing a longstanding program that publishes free the information it gathers on the application of pesticides and fertilizer by U.S. farmers.

Energy Attack Group Emerges From Shadows

August 13, 2008–Who are the "American Energy Alliance" — and what does Burson-Marsteller think they need to hide about funding from major oil, utility, and business lobbies?

Shield Law Stalled in Senate by GOP Drilling Drive

August 13, 2008–GOP Senators blocked a bill to shield journalists trying to protect confidential sources before heading home for August recess.

WV Claims Tax Breaks for Coal-To-Liquid Plant Should Be Secret From Taxpayers

August 13, 2008–Should a deal for $200 million in tax breaks for a West Virginia coal-to-liquids plant be kept a secret from taxpayers and voters?

Cheney's Office Censored Warming Testimony

July 17, 2008–Vice President Cheney's office blacked out scientific testimony to Congress on the public health consequences of climate change