News Clips

Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.


EXTREME WINTER WEATHER BECOMING MORE COMMON AS ARCTIC WARMS, STUDY FINDS

From: The Guardian

“A sharp increase in temperatures across the Arctic since the early 1990s has coincided with an uptick in abnormally cold snaps in winter, particularly in the eastern…

ARE THE LEADERS OF THE NPS, FWS, AND BLM ILLEGITIMATE?

From: Outside

“Per the complaint, the three acting directors were appointed in violation of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, meaning every action taken by these men, PEER executive…

ALARMING NUMBER OF MANATEES ARE DYING IN FLORIDA THIS YEAR

From: Herald Tribune

““Florida’s manatees are one big freeze away from an ecological disaster and need more, not less, protection,” PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch said in a statement.…

MORE MANATEES DIED FROM COLD STRESS THIS WINTER

From: Florida Today

“More than 150 manatees died in just the first seven weeks of 2018, putting Florida on pace to set an annual record for manatee deaths, according to the Public Employees…

2018 COULD BE BAD YEAR FOR MANATEES, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY SAYS

From: WPTV

“According to the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, 166 manatees have died so far this year. Cold weather is to blame for 51."

Read More … | Mar 13, 2018 | Tags: Florida, Manatees

IS FLORIDA ON TRACK FOR A RECORD YEAR OF MANATEE DEATHS?

From: ClickOrlando.com

“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Executive Director Jeff Ruch says Florida manatees are one big freeze away from an ecological disaster."

THIS YEAR ON PACE TO SET ANNUAL RECORD FOR FLORIDA MANATEE DEATHS

From: Winknews

“The first two months of 2018 has been catastrophic for Florida manatees, according to data collected by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)."

SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOW HEADLESS BECAUSE OF TRUMP’S INACTION. WILL OTHER AGENCIES BE DECAPITATED?

From: The Washington Post

“Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which filed a complaint about three of the Interior positions with the…

MANATEE DEATHS SPIKED DUE TO COLD WEATHER

From: Fox4

“Manatee deaths could see a new record high this year, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). PEER says there have been 154 manatee deaths…

COLD BLAMED AS FLORIDA MANATEES ARE DYING AT A RECORD PACE

From: Tampa Bay Times

“The Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Executive Director Jeff Ruch says Florida manatees are one big freeze away from an ecological disaster."