Trump administration faces legal action over federal cuts’ impact on manatees
An environmental group filed a notice of intent to sue over staffing at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Year: 2025
Florida’s senators must defend against political storms by backing emergency funding
There’s still a chance for US Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott to defend Florida’s chances of surviving brutal storms.
Florida’s Public Service Commission should push pause on long-term rate hikes
Smart planning, not premature spending, should guide Florida’s grid improvements
Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected
The Trump administration’s new FEMA policy guide drops mentions of equity, income, social vulnerability and climate change.
Protecting seagrasses could prevent billions of dollars in damages, research finds
The study predicts that protecting at-risk seagrass meadows could avert climate damages valued in excess of $200 billion.
Florida’s wildlife commission cut me off — here’s what they need to know about black bear hunts
Floridians have real concerns about this rushed proposal that’s being sold as 'conservation management.'
US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
Right now, US manufacturers do not produce enough solar panels to meet the nation’s demand.
Hurricane season will be even riskier for undocumented people this year
Trump administration actions will leave undocumented people more vulnerable to extreme weather, experts say.
Florida must strengthen its electrical grid before it’s too late
While the state has been a leader in hurricane preparedness, grid modernization must remain a top priority.
Hurricane season is upon us, but NOAA and FEMA are not ready
The turmoil at key federal agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.