Georgia congressman Buddy Carter proposes a delay in federal changes to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales until Dec. 31, 2030.

Georgia congressman Buddy Carter proposes a years-long delay, until Dec. 31, 2030, in federal changes to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. Environmental groups condemn the delay, stating that the whales need immediate protection from vessel collisions. The proposed new vessel speed rules by the National Marine Fisheries Service aim to expand slow zones and require more ships to slow down off the East Coast.

July 02, 2024
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