Endangered Species Act faces new threat as ‘God Squad’ convenes
The White House is convening a special committee Tuesday to consider an exemption to the law for Gulf drilling.
Tag: offshore drilling
Here’s why it is Florida’s moment to lead on renewable energy
Florida has a unique opportunity to model how a coastal state protects its economy while leading an energy transition.
President Trump: Keep Florida great and say no to new offshore drilling
Okaloosa County depends on healthy waters, strong military bases and an unspoiled environment.
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.
New oil and gas leases would be catastrophic for the next generation
On Nov. 20, a five-year offshore leasing plan was announced that would push oil drilling closer to Florida’s coast.
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.
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.