With Earth Day upon us, environmentalists blasting plans to remove protections for endangered species
They’re raising concerns about an exemption for Gulf drilling and proposed legislation in Congress.
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Don’t play God with Gulf sea life
The biggest argument against Gulf oil drilling comes in the vivid memories of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
‘God Squad’ withdrawal of protection for Gulf species draws another challenge
The Trump administration invoked national security to grease the wheels for oil and gas exploration.
Our oceans can’t afford Trump’s oil-soaked future
If offshore drilling expands according to a federal plan, it could cause 4,232 oil spills over the next few decades.
New analysis warns Trump offshore drilling plan could trigger thousands of oil spills
Conservationists say increased drilling could threaten already endangered marine species with extinction.
For the sake of Florida’s national parks, keep offshore drilling off the table
Offshore oil drilling carries the risk of spills and other impacts that could undermine work to restore the Everglades.
Expanded drilling in the Gulf threatens endangered whales and other marine life
With fewer than 100 Rice's whales remaining in the Gulf, offshore oil drilling could mark the end for the species.
Standing up for Florida means pushing back against offshore drilling everywhere
Our elected officials are right to be indignant about drilling off Florida’s coast, but shouldn’t stop there.
Protecting the eastern Gulf from oil drilling is protecting our home
The eastern Gulf is facing new and profound threats from proposals to allow drilling closer to Florida..
Florida shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling
House Bill 1143 would block drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.