WASHINGTON - Greenpeace preempted today's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) vote, handing out air sickness bags to Senators, Committee staff and attendees. One side of the bags has a graphic reminiscent of the Mr. Yuck...

As real chemical security standards languish, a Greenpeace analysis of 2006 lobbying records today identified 215 industry lobbyists that spent an estimated $16.4 million – and possibly as much as $74.5 million – to defeat strong chemical plant...

As a part of its 9/11 legislation, Congress approved an amendment authored by Representative Edward Markey (D-MA)that will increase public safety by re-routing ultra-hazardous rail cargo around densely populated areas.

“The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new regulations on chemical plant security are too little too late. As a result, millions of Americans living as far as 20 miles from ultra-hazardous chemical plants will remain at risk until Congress...

In response to the recent hazardous waste fire in Apex, NC, Greenpeace has submitted letters to the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources(NCDENR) requesting comprehensive testing of...

"President Bush today signed an impotent chemical security 'rider' as part of the $34.8 billion 2007 Homeland Security funding bill. Unfortunately this law will do little to protect millions of Americans living in the shadow of chemical plants.