Coverage dated February 13, 2024

Environmental groups sue to force government to finalize ship speed rules that protect rare whales

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A coalition of environmental groups is suing the federal government to try to force the finalization of ship speed rules the groups say are critically important to save a vanishing species of whale. The proposed ship speed rules would require vessels off the East Coast to slow down more often to hel…

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KOB 4
Environmental groups sue to force government to finalize ship speed rules that protect rare whales (opens KOB 4)
Published Feb 13, 2024
KOB 4's feed description
A coalition of environmental groups is suing the federal government to try to force the finalization of ship speed rules the groups say are critically important to save a vanishing species of whale. The proposed ship speed rules would require vessels off the East Coast to slow down more often to hel…
Tampa Bay Times
Lawsuit filed to force feds to protect right whales by making ships slow down (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Feb 13, 2024
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The proposed ship speed rules would require vessels off the East Coast to slow down more often to help save the North Atlantic right whale.
Portland Press Herald
Environmental groups sue to force rules on ship speeds aimed at protecting rare whales (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Feb 13, 2024
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The proposed ship speed rules would require vessels off the East Coast to slow down more often to help save the North Atlantic right whale.

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