Observers believe regulatory failures contributed to catastrophic sewage and fuel leaks in the watershed. The river was recently named the most endangered in the nation.

By Aman Azhar

The warning signs were years in the making. And yet, regulators failed to heed the writing on the wall, according to Dean Naujoks.

Sewage and Fuel Leaks Contaminate the Potomac River, Source of Drinking Water for More Than 5 Million People

The president may have backed off killing the agency outright, but his FEMA Review Council clearly sees a much reduced emergency management role for the federal government.

By Amy Green, Charles Paullin

When disaster strikes, those who turn to government agencies for assistance tend to be the most vulnerable: senior citizens, individuals with special needs, homeowners who had insurance and a disaster plan but were living paycheck-to-paycheck and suddenly have no place to go.

Community Leaders in Florida Say Trump’s FEMA Pullback Leaves Them Struggling to Fill the Void

Bycatch is the biggest threat to whales and dolphins, but many seafood-exporting countries fail to take protective measure.

By Georgina Gustin

Environmental groups on Thursday sued the United States government to ensure internationally sourced seafood doesn’t threaten whales or dolphins that become entangled or drown due to sometimes lethal fishing techniques.

Federal Law Requires US Seafood Imports to Not Threaten Marine Mammals. A Lawsuit Is Pushing the Government to Finally Act.