Miami-Dade was set for a landmark heat-safety law. Don’t let lobbying derail it
The proposal has become so watered down — by lobbyists, apparently — that it won’t do enough to protect people.
Florida’s coastal growth increasing hurricane losses; scientists unleashing crabs to restore reefs
If Hurricane Ian had struck in the 1970s, a Swiss Re report said it would have caused half or even...
How we’re helping those most affected by climate change in Florida
The effects of climate change are hitting particularly hard in communities of color and historically underserved populations.
All solar is good, but rooftop solar is better
Forty-seven percent of Florida’s electricity needs could be met by rooftop solar alone, the National Renewable Energy Lab reports.
Electric vehicle sales in US hit the accelerator pedal
Over 670,000 EVs were sold in just the first half of 2023, with Florida now ranking second in cumulative EV...
Taking action on climate change is remedy for anxiety and despair
Ridiculing Vice President Kamala Harris for raising the issue of climate anxiety is just another way to deny this problem.
Tapping into Florida’s immense clean energy potential
Florida ranks second in solar power jobs and has the third-highest installed solar electric capacity in the U.S.
Tired of oppressive heat? Here’s what you can do to make things cooler
Trees provide shade, lower home energy costs and absorb carbon dioxide to reduce climate change.
History happens now: A teen environmentalist provides a glimpse inside the UN General Assembly
Miami climate activist Will Charouhis spoke with a panel of youth on their hopes for the outcome of the assembly.
Conserving land provides climate resiliency for Florida
The actions that land trusts undertake are a powerful tool in the ongoing battle to reduce and mitigate climate impacts.