Religiously speaking, the God Squad has no right to put endangered species at risk of extinction
The Endangered Species Committee approved an exemption for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf.
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Environmental groups sue over decision to strip protections from imperiled Gulf species
They say more than two dozen threatened or endangered species are at risk, including the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ blocks endangered species protections in Gulf
Citing the Iran war, the administration voted to waive endangered species regulations for oil drilling.
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.
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.