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.
Month: April 2025
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.
Could more nuclear power be part of Florida’s future energy portfolio?
PSC report says moving forward could be beneficial if advanced nuclear technologies costs prove ‘more certain.’
Playing politics with disaster recovery
FEMA has abruptly clawed back almost $300 million already awarded to Florida to battle floods, hurricanes and rising tides.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
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