Editorials
Informed opinions from the Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun Sentinel editorial boards
How Far Does Gov. DeSantis’ Environmental Policy Go?
It’s almost six months into Gov. Ron DeSantis’s first term, and the biggest shift from the Rick Scott administration has...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sea-level rise is not a worry for just those who live on the waterfront
When the threats of sea-level rise are discussed, many assume that those at risk are South Floridians who live on...
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Encouraging news from Gov. DeSantis on clean water, the Everglades and sea-level rise
After eight years of Gov. Rick Scott degrading science and dismissing climate change, Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he will...
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Federal climate report should be a call to action for Florida to meet sea-level rise threat
The federal government’s devastating report on climate change holds three especially dramatic messages: Extremely hot weather is getting more common, and...
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Southeast Florida compact a model for other regions
Ten years ago, officials in South Florida, lobbying for a federal climate bill in Washington, discovered they didn’t have enough...
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The Caribbean must awaken to sea-level rise dangers — South Florida can help
In South Florida, thanks to the foresight of local leaders, sea-level rise and climate change are being tackled...
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Amid dark news on climate change, Deutch bill offers spark of hope
After a year of rising floodwaters and record forest fires, it has been distressing to watch the United States attend...
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