Attorney General Moody defends the fossil-fuel industry, not Florida
Moody has collaborated with other Republican state attorneys general to block efforts to curb carbon pollution.
Florida’s governor brags about his environmental achievements, but his record is poor
By Pam McVety As a scientist and life-long Florida environmentalist, I am appalled that the governor bragged in his inauguration...
Sen. Marco Rubio’s “hotel towel” strategy for climate change
By Pam McVety Sen. Marco Rubio recently sent me a long letter about all that he is doing to address...
The movie “Don’t Look Up” is supposed to be a parody, but it’s disturbingly close to our reality
By Pam McVety, climate activist There is a large comet headed toward Earth with a 99.7% probability that it will...
Florida Gov. DeSantis is against “left-wing stuff” and that’s a dangerous position when it applies to the climate crisis
By Pam McVety, climate activist You need to pay attention to how Gov. Ron DeSantis is running Florida government. DeSantis...
For this Floridian, there is no safe place to hide from the warming climate
By Pam McVety, climate activist This is a message to Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Neal Dunn and all...
By ignoring scientists and health experts, Gov. DeSantis is jeopardizing our environment and our health
By Pamela McVety, climate activist In spite of his Ivy League education, Gov. Ron DeSantis does not follow the advice...
Florida youngsters are asking a judge to let their climate lawsuit against the state continue
By Pamela McVety, climate activist On Monday, eight Florida children and their attorneys will argue in a Tallahassee courtroom that...
The coronavirus pandemic is frightening and damaging, but climate change is even worse
By Pamela McVety, biologist I have never given more than a few moments consideration to what my life would be...
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