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Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

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Planet Forward Corespondent for The George Washington University. Political science and history major with a minor in journalism, life long nature and wildlife lover, photographer. 

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Mass death of manatees inspires emergency actions in Florida

The manatee population on Florida’s East coast has suffered from an “unusual mortality event” since December 2020. Wildlife officials and conservation groups have responded to the crisis with emergency policy innovations and lawsuits respectively. Keep reading

manatee swimming above a school of fish

Mass death of manatees inspires emergency actions in Florida

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Mass death of manatees inspires emergency actions in Florida
Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

manatee swimming above a school of fish
Mammoth resurrection may be a climate solution. Should it be?
Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

Asian elephant in an enclosure at the National Zoo.
Biden’s plan to preserve 30% of U.S. land by 2030
Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

Deer Stands on Beach
The scientist who witnessed extinction
Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

A Fowler's toad resting on beach sand.

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