Tag: sierra_club_florida
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Sierra Club Florida Touts Recent Environmental Victories Across the State
Sierra Club Florida celebrates recent environmental wins, including permanent state park protections, blocking a Guana River land transfer, and preserving Hernando County's fertilizer ban, crediting supporter generosity.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Sierra Club Floridaenvironmental protectionFloridastate parksGuana River Wildlife Management AreaHernando Countyfertilizer ban
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Central Florida Landfill Seeks Deep Injection for Toxic Leachate, Sparking Water Safety Concerns
A Central Florida landfill seeks permission to inject toxic leachate underground near the Floridan Aquifer, a critical drinking water source. Environmental groups warn of contamination risks due to Florida's geology and the landfill's history of violations.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal Heart of Florida LandfillSumter CountyFloridan Aquiferleachatedeep injection wellgroundwater contaminationSierra Club Florida
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Endangered Rice's Whale Faces New Threat as NOAA Considers Rolling Back Protections
The critically endangered Rice's whale, with only 51 individuals remaining, faces new threats as NOAA considers rolling back Endangered Species Act protections. Sierra Club Florida urges public action to safeguard the Gulf's unique marine mammal.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyLegal Rice's whaleGulf of MexicoEndangered Species ActNOAASierra Club FloridaOil and Gas IndustryConservation
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Sierra Club Florida Touts Major Environmental Wins Across Sunshine State
Sierra Club Florida celebrates recent environmental victories, including permanent state park protections, blocking development in Guana River WMA, and preserving Hernando County's fertilizer ban, underscoring ongoing advocacy for Florida's natural resources.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Sierra Club Floridaenvironmental protectionFloridaState Park Preservation ActGuana River Wildlife Management AreaHernando CountyConservation