Congress Considers Protections for New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon
Chaco Culture National Historical Park , in northwestern New Mexico, is a national treasure. It’s a remarkable landscape with cultural and archaeological...
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Damage from Florida Everglades Oil Hunt Persists
The Florida Everglades is a sensitive ecosystem facing extensive threats from sea-level rise, pollution, hurricanes, population growth, and shockingly—oil. As...
When Will the Endangered Florida Panther Catch a Break?
We must demand action by fighting any rollbacks of Florida Panther protections under the Endangered Species Act and oppose further development of its remaining ...
Our Public Lands Must Be Part of the Climate Change Solution
The fossil fuels found on our public lands are significant sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Instead of addressing this problem, the Trump administrati...
Florida’s Proposed Fracking Ban Incomplete Without Acidizing
The proposed fracking ban legislation advancing through the Florida House and Senate fall short of protecting Florida’s sensitive natural resources because th...
Why Drill for Oil in Florida? Tiny Industry, Huge Risks.
Both current onshore oil production and the prospects for future oil expansion in Florida are minimal. Yet efforts continue to develop small amounts of oil and ...