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.
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US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Market conditions are the prime drivers of US energy investment, not moves by politicians.
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..
Oil drilling off Florida’s coast? We have a two-word response: Deepwater Horizon
Under the new Trump administration plan, drilling would be allowed 100 miles or more off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Florida groups condemn new White House offshore drilling plan
The oil industry has been seeking access to new offshore areas as a way to boost US energy security and ...
Say no to oil drilling on Florida’s coast
As the Interior Department drafts its new offshore drilling plan, Florida's coast and beaches are on the line.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
Protecting Florida’s coastline is good for business — and our future
The Florida Coastal Protection Act would permanently ban oil exploration, development and production off Florida’s coast.