Extensions are not enough; fixes to federal flood insurance program long overdue
Hurricane season is upon us. It would be a terrible time for the federally backed insurance that allows millions to...
The warming climate and rising sea are grave economic challenges that the state government must tackle quickly and boldly
We still have time, though not much of it. If we as the State of Florida are finally going to...
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...