Memo to Florida Legislature: Get the parks bill over the finish line
The State Park Preservation Act protects against development proposals that would spoil the beauty of Florida's state parks.
Year: 2025
Florida’s fires are not just natural disasters – they’re climate warnings
Wildfires have scorched more than 57,000 acres of Florida land this year alone.
Federal judge orders Florida to address pollution that led to manatee deaths
Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record.
Electric school buses protect Florida’s children and improve public health
Transitioning to electric vehicles by 2035 could save Florida $69.9 billion in public health benefits by 2050.
Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement
Pope Francis' concern for justice for the vulnerable and protecting the planet went hand in hand with his religious leadership.
Earth Month shows the power of local action to protect the planet
Delray Beach has conducted habitat restoration work, a tree giveaway and other activities as part of Earth Month.
Most Floridians worry about stronger hurricanes and rising insurance costs, Invading Sea survey finds
The survey also found that 65% of Floridians believe government should be doing more to address climate impacts.
Florida Climate Survey – March 2025
Invading Sea survey finds most Floridians worried about maintaining homeowners insurance, hurricanes strengthening.
US has seen significant warming since first Earth Day in 1970, new study finds
Climate Central found that 240 of the 242 US cities analyzed (99%) have warmed from 1970-2024.
Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
Seawalls have long served as a defense against coastal erosion and storm surges, but often come at an ecological cost.