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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


News Releases

SUIT TO END ERA OF RUINOUS ORV OPEN-RIDING AT OCOTILLO WELLS

State Parks Abdicated Duty to Protect Fragile Desert and Archaeological Resources

HIGH SEAS HARASSMENT OF FISHERIES OBSERVERS MORE THAN DOUBLES

Nearly One in 5 Victimized Yearly; 160% Jump Since 2007 Yet Few Cases Prosecuted

FISHERIES VIOLATION REPORTING REFORMS OVERDUE

Agency Admits System “Inadequate” for Tracking Resource and Pollution Offenses

EPA DROPS CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST PROBE OF TOP FLORIDA OFFICIALS

EPA Let Vinyard Run out the Clock on Complaint without Determining Violation

NATIONAL PARKS NOT RUSHING TO EMBRACE PLASTIC BOTTLE BANS

Fewer Than 5% of National Park Units Restrict Sales of Disposable Water Bottles