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More Florida Manatees Have Died This Year Than in All of 2017

From: The Bulletin

“As of Aug. 18, the most recent date for the running total, the Red Tide bloom had been verified as the cause of death for 29 manatees, and was suspected of killing…

Toxic 'Red Tide' in Florida Causes Spike in Manatee Deaths

From: The Independent

“We expect the red tide-related manatee death toll to rise,” Jeff Ruch, executive director for NGO Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, told AP.…

Toxic 'Red Tide' Blamed for Rise of Manatee Deaths in Florida

From: The Guardian

“Manatees are dying in alarming numbers in Florida this year – the toll significantly increased by the “red tide” toxic algae bloom blighting large areas of the coast…

More Florida Manatees Have Died So Far This Year Than in All of 2017

From: Orlando Sentinel

“We expect the red tide related manatee death toll to rise," said Jeff Ruch, executive director for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a D.C.-based…

In the First Eight Months of the Year, the Number of Manatee Deaths in Florida Has Surpassed the Total for All of 2017

From: CNN

“In just the first eight months of the year, the number of manatee deaths in Florida has surpassed the total for all of 2017, according to a report by Public Employees for…


News Releases

BID TO HIKE SEWAGE CONTENT OF NEW JERSEY RIVERS

Sewer Plants Ask Christie Administration to Relax Water Supply Protections

EPA RETREATS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Convoluted Guidance Paralyzes Decisions as Priority Pollution Efforts Ebb

FDA SHOULD TEST GULF SEAFOOD FOR DISPERSANT CONTAMINATION

Legal Petition Demands FDA Move beyond Sensory Test to Look at Chemicals

LEGAL MOVE TO OUTLAW LEAD-BASED AMMO & FISHING TACKLE

Lead Poisoning Kills Millions of Wild Birds and Poses Human Health Risk

BAN COAL ASH FROM FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Huge Carbon Footprint Should Disqualify Combustion Wastes under Obama Order