by Rachel SilversteinRachel Silverstein is the Executive Director & Waterkeeper of Miami Waterkeeper. This post originally appeared on Miami Waterkeeper’s blog. The last few weeks, we’ve seen some of the worst algae blooms ever recorded in southeastern Florida. It’s not a natural event; it’s entirely manmade, stemming from overly-engineered waterways and industrial pollution. So, what’s the deal with ...
by Tina PosterliThis afternoon, an anti-environmental faction within the North Carolina state senate suddenly introduced a bill that would effectively repeal key provisions of the state Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) and pave the way for Duke Energy to leave millions of tons of coal ash in leaking dumps across the state. In May, Governor McCrory’s Department of ...
by Donna LisenbySea level rise, super storms and ever more deadly fire seasons are increasing as climate change tightens its grip on communities around the globe. Oil spills have been increasing dramatically due to a disturbing combination of inadequate regulations, weakened infrastructure, and poor regulatory oversight. Within the United States, the quest for more fossil fuels also ...
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