NEW REPORT: Oil & Gas Pipeline Integrity in Texas and Louisiana, 2010-2020
A new whitepaper was issued by Healthy Gulf’s Community Science Director, Scott Eustis.
Eastern Gulf Moratorium
Hurricane Ida Leaves Path of Oil and Chemical Spills in South Louisiana
Environmental Damage Expected, but Unacceptable for Coastal Communities
An update on the 2021 Florida Legislature
If I had to describe the recently-completed session of the Florida Legislature, I would sum it up as preemption and more preemption, steps forward on climate adaptation and the Feds rescue Florida. Oh—and more kicking the can down the road on the issue of stopping climate change. Let’s take a look. Preemption legislation is that …
More than 50 Gulf Groups Applaud Biden Administration’s Oil and Gas Leasing Pause, Urge Just Transition for Gulf Communities as Next Step
This week, a group of more than 50 organizations based on the Gulf Coast sent a letter to the Biden administration applauding the executive action to pause all new oil and gas leasing while urging the administration to cancel all scheduled offshore lease sales and establish a plan that protects Gulf communities’ economies and environment. …
Offshore drilling, renewable energy and election 2020
Elections create change, and change creates opportunities. And so it is with Election 2020, as the prospects of action on climate change and an end to the dirty and dangerous business of offshore drilling seem much closer. After many years in which Healthy Gulf and a broad coalition have fought against the continued expansion of …
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The continuing saga of oil and gas drilling off Florida
Summer is always hot in Florida, and this one promises to be a scorcher. That’s because the future of the Florida Gulf coast hangs in the balance as oil companies push to drill near our shores. Meanwhile, a presidential election year brings candidates courting votes from a vital swing state—one solidly against offshore drilling. Florida …
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From BP tragedy to solar opportunity: A conversation with Dr. Calvin Avant
This year marks ten years since the 2010 BP oil disaster. As part of a memorial to those who lost their lives and the massive environmental,economic and social damages, Healthy Gulf is sharing a collection of stories and remembrances around key dates. On June 4, 2010, oil first began to wash ashore in Florida, and …
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