South Florida’s leaders need to address the threat from rising seas before insurance and lending costs soar
As a member of Broward Workshop for many years, I heard from many of our members that resiliency in Florida,...
Florida’s power regulators can help consumers save money by setting sensible conservation goals
We’re headed into summer and in South Florida we can already feel the temperature changing. Look, we all feel the...
Gov. DeSantis is taking bold steps to address climate change. Even Rick Scott says it’s real. Now what?
When it comes to climate change, there’s been a sea change in Florida politics. The new attitude starts at the...
South Florida leaders are eager to support a bill designed to curb the use of fossil fuels
As a volunteer with the Boca Raton chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, I have been meeting with local politicians to...
Faith community grapples with the science of climate change
A two-day conference at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens earlier this month gathered the faith community to discuss how...
An Earth Day appeal: we need bipartisan action now to enact a fee on carbon emissions
As Americans observe Earth Day on Monday, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of the grassroots movement...
Good News for Florida – Science can defend the paradise we call home
As a scientist with more than five decades of experience, I am heartened by the announcement of Gov. Ron DeSantis’...
Grassroots efforts to raise awareness of rising sea levels
South Florida is at the forefront of the climate crisis. From sunny-day flooding to rapidly intensifying hurricanes and toxic red...
Senate committee vote is a hopeful sign that Florida Legislature is ready to grapple with consequences of sea-level rise
Every journey of a thousand miles, the adage goes, begins with a single step. Last week, a state Senate committee...
We Are the Kids Suing the State of Florida to Protect Our Future
We are two of eight plaintiffs who have filed a lawsuit against our state government to protect ourselves from climate...