‘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.
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Trump has canceled environmental justice grants. Here’s what communities are losing
The cuts are part of his administration’s drive to eliminate DEI programs.
America has a responsibility to be a leader in fighting climate change
Reducing greenhouse gases, protecting forests and wetlands, and funding adaptation are moral obligations.
Should oil and gas drilling expand in this biodiverse national forest? The public overwhelmingly says no
Conecuh National Forest is located in southeast Alabama, along its border with Florida.
Saving America’s national parks and forests means shaking off the rust of inaction
Today we face an unprecedented attack on our public lands and environmental protections.
Cutting climate change programs makes Greenland a serious problem for Florida
If all the ice on Greenland melted, sea levels would rise by more than 20 feet.
Closures of EPA’s regional environmental justice offices will hurt rural America
Former EPA employees warn that rural and underserved communities across the US will be left with fewer protections.
Fighting Florida’s floods and California’s wildfires from the classroom
The absence of environmental education at all levels of public education is staggering.
NOAA’s workforce cuts could cost lives in Florida
We can thank NOAA and the National Weather Service for protecting our communities as weather events worsen.
Scrutiny for Florida agencies charged with managing treasured waters sparks unease
The legislation comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests Florida should take over Everglades restoration from the federal government.