Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Pollution increased when the EPA stopped watching and returned to normal once inspections resumed.
Tag: staffing cuts
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate regulations and ensure future administrations can’t bring them back.
Dispatches from a sinking science
Fisheries scientist Holden Harris reflects on being fired from NOAA and what the loss of public science means.
The National Weather Service is understaffed. What it means for Florida
A mass exodus now forces the NWS to meet its public safety mission in a more stressful, turbulent environment.
Trump administration faces legal action over federal cuts’ impact on manatees
An environmental group filed a notice of intent to sue over staffing at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Florida’s senators must defend against political storms by backing emergency funding
There’s still a chance for US Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott to defend Florida’s chances of surviving brutal storms.
Hurricane season is upon us, but NOAA and FEMA are not ready
The turmoil at key federal agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.
Florida may not be ready for an above-average hurricane season — here’s why
Cuts to agencies and resources that help mitigate climate change are short-sighted at best, catastrophic at worst.