Florida must bolster its energy grid without raising costs – here’s how
A recent proposal before the Public Service Commission would hike rates by 10.5% for millions of Floridians.
Month: September 2025
In the midst of Florida’s insurance crisis, what recourse do residents have?
An Inside Climate News analysis shows the insurance crisis is hitting hardest in Florida’s agricultural heartland.
Restore community planning: Fix Senate Bill 180
SB 180 slaps a three-year suspension on planning for growth in every county and city in Florida.
How’s the air up there?
A University of Miami device measures aerosols in the atmosphere to assist research on local and large-scale weather patterns.
Plastic you can’t see, damage you can feel
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, microplastics are invading our lives and health.
Farming within Earth’s limits is still possible, but it will take a Herculean effort
If we keep eating and producing food in the same way, we will almost certainly exceed crucial environmental limits.
Hurricane season has been quiet, but most active portion remains
FAU Assistant Professor Yijie Zhu expects favorable conditions for hurricanes to form and intensify in the North Atlantic.
Storm preparedness and resiliency work is absolutely essential
Utilities such as Florida Power and Light continue to strengthen the electric grid to prepare for hurricanes.
Phasing out plastic foam would prevent beach pollution and other problems
On International Coastal Cleanup Day, plastic foam fragments, cups and plates are among the most commonly found trash.
New survey shows majority of Florida GOP voters back clean energy initiatives
‘Pocketbook issues are clearly the No. 1 issue of concern,' said Zachary Colletti of Conservatives for Clean Energy – Florida.